Italy's first capital was Turin, a city located in the northwest of the country. It is the largest city in the Piedmont region and has a population of around 900, 000 people. Turin was the first capital of Italy from 1861 to 1865, when it was replaced by Florence. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage, with many historical monuments and landmarks, such as the Mole Antonelliana, the Royal Palace of Turin, and the Cathedral of Turin.