Merano
Sign in to saveMerano or Meran is a (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to above sea level, at the entrance to the Passeier Valley and the Vinschgau.
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Merano is a town in South Tyrol, Northern Italy, situated in a mountain-surrounded basin at the entrance to two valleys. It is widely recognized for its spa resorts, which have made it a notable destination in the region.
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Key facts
- Italian comune.name
- Merano
- Italian comune.official_name
- Comune di MeranoStadtgemeinde Meran
- Italian comune.image_skyline
- Meran, Panorama (Blick vom Pulverturm).jpg
- Italian comune.image_caption
- View of Merano
- Italian comune.image_flag
- Flagge Meran.svg
- Italian comune.image_shield
- ITA Merano COA.svg
- Italian comune.region
- Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
- Italian comune.province
- South Tyrol (BZ)
- Italian comune.frazioni
- Centro (Altstadt), Maia Alta (Obermais), Maia Bassa (Untermais), Quarazze (Gratsch), Sinigo (Sinich), Labers
- Italian comune.mayor
- Katharina Zeller
- Italian comune.area_total_km2
- 26.34
- Italian comune.population_total
Article
23 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Origin
- Modern history
- Coat of arms
- Main sights
- Climate
- Culture
- Food
- Cultural events
- People
- Early times
- 19th century
- 20th century
- Sport
- Economy
- Society
- Sport
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Merano or Meran is a (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to above sea level, at the entrance to the Passeier Valley and the Vinschgau.
The city has been a popular place of residence for several scientists, literary people, and artists, including Franz Kafka, Paul Lazarsfeld and also Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who appreciated its mild climate.