By generating a sense of security and confidence to foreign trade, travel and living in foreign lands, Consuls have grown in importance until today. Now we can found Consuls in almost all major cities of the world, not only in capitals.

Consuls are generally classified according to ranks and duties into general consuls, consuls, vice consuls and consular agents. A basic difference exists between career Consuls and non-career Consuls (honorary). Other differences are about remuneration, immunities and contract of service.

Turin, as the first capital of Italy, recieved foreign embassies and legations from 1861 to 1864. Since the birth of the italian kingdom, all the countries concerned to maintain commercial relations with Italy, have sent their Consuls in the City.

This book describes the mission carried out by the Consuls for the represented countries and citizens and also reconstructs the full list of the Consular corp operating in Turin from 1861 till today.