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Merano, Spa town in South Tyrol, Italy

The town lies at 325 meters above sea level in a basin surrounded by mountains reaching heights of 3,335 meters near the Passeier Valley.

Founded as a Roman road station called Statio Maiensis in 15 BC, Merano became the capital of the County of Tyrol by the 13th century.

The town features the Museum Mile, medieval gates like Vinschgauer Tor, Gothic St Nicholas Church, and the Princely Castle of Archduke Sigismund.

The Merano Guest Pass provides access to local transport and attractions, while the Merano App helps visitors discover points of interest digitally.

The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff span 12 hectares with 80 garden landscapes, including 200,000 tulips and the Touriseum inside the former imperial residence.

Location: South Tyrol

Capital city: Historic centre

Elevation above the sea: 325 m

Shares border with: Hafling, Algund, Marling, Schenna, Tirol, Vöran, Tscherms, Lana, Burgstall

Website: http://comune.merano.bz.it

GPS coordinates: 46.66956,11.15942

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:21

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