Turin is the third largest city in Italy, the capital of Piemonte Region, and the largest automobile producing area in Europe. The city covers an area of 130.17 square kilometers and has a population of about 879,800. Turin was once an important political center in Europe, a historical ancient city with rich cultural resources and a large number of classical buildings. After World War II, Turin became an important industrial, commercial and trade distribution center in Europe. Turin is also the home of Juventus Football Club.