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The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics (Torino 2006) was held on 10 February 2006 beginning at 20:00 CET (UTC+1) at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, Italy.
| Part of 2006 Winter Olympics | |
 Fireworks illuminated the Olympic rings during the 2006 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony | |
| Date | 10 February 2006 |
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| Time | 20:00 - 0:00 CET(UTC+1) |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Location | Turin, Italy |
| Coordinates | 45°2′30.30″N 7°39′0.05″E / 45.0417500°N 7.6500139°E |
| Filmed by | Torino Olympic Broadcasting Organisation (TOBO) |
| Footage | Torino 2006 Opening Ceremony - Full length on YouTube |
The ceremony was attended by 35,000 spectators with the presence of numerous international and Italian guests on the stage and heads of state and government on the stands. The event was broadcast live to an estimated two-billion audience worldwide by 32 television cameras.
The ceremony saluted the region's culture and history, was highlighted by Italian celebrities and showcased Italian designs. There were the customary parade of athletes and raising of the host nation's flag and the Olympic flag. Apart from the choreography, the fireworks, and the pageantry, the ceremony was a reminder of peace as a goal of these Games. It climaxed with the lighting of the Olympic Flame.