Merano downtown

Merano is a small town located in the north-east of Italy, near the border with Austria and immersed in a beautiful environment surrounded by mountains. Life in this small town is a pleasure especially considering that it is located in the Dolomiti area!

Beauty, gastronomy, climate and citizens make Merano a fantastic town where you can spend your holidays. Furthermore, in Merano there is a beautiful sightseeing called Tappeiner that can be easily covered on foot or by bicycle and some parts of this sightseeing run along the Passirio river that crosses the city.

The first civic order of Merano dates back to the year 1317 and from this date the hamlet takes on the structure of a city crossed by important communication routes and becomes an important political and administrative center of the Tirolo region.

In the first part of the XIX century the city took on a touristic vocation, which increased over the years thanks to the strategic vision of some rich local people of Merano.

Thanks also to the splendid mountain environment that surrounds Merano and to some characteristics that make the town well-known for the improvement of human health, the town becomes an important wellness and touristic center.

Below a short description of some corners you can see along Tappeiner.

Kurhaus (spa house) is one of the most famous buildings in Merano, used not only as spa, but also for very important and international events.

Torre delle Polveri, dating back to the XVI-XVIII century, was used as a powder keg and also as a shelter for citizens in times of war. You can walk to the top of this tower, from which you can enjoy the fantastic view of the surroundings of Merano.

Castello di San Zeno dates back to the Roman period and was later renovated in the Middle Ages. In the year 1347 it was completely destroyed by Carlo IV of Luxembourg and fell into ruin.

In short, Merano is a little town to live in complete relaxation, for its beautiful historic center, people, gastronomy, climate and environment. So do not miss it at all, word of BBofItaly.it!

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