Merano
A magic atmosphere made of culture and history …
Will it be the beauty of the landscape, the typical Italian cheerfulness or the cultural heritage?
Many wonder about what makes the Meraner Land so charming. Everybody agrees on one point: this region has a magic charm!
Here you can find the most ancient Roman frescoes of the German-speaking area and the largest Gothic triptych; the first typing machine of the world was invented here and here you can admire beautiful palaces of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy. „The most beautiful landscape I’ve ever seen” wrote Franz Kafka in 1920 to his friend Milena… here in the Meraner Land everyone agrees also on the way of life!
The mild climate turns the Meraner Land into a sub-Mediterranean area. Here alpine, subtropical and Mediterranean vegetal species coexist, like a miracle of nature!
Woman’s museum Evelyn Ortler
Europe's most complete collection of women's clothes and accessories from 1820 to 1990 may be admired in the heart of Merano. With the title „Women in the course of time“ the museum traces 200 years of the history and the image of women. Fashion is considered ...
The Tappeiner promenade
The symbol of Merano “The Garden City” and one of the most beautiful promenades in Europe leads to the sunny slopes of Küchelberg and to Quarazze/Gratsch. Full of alpine and Mediterranean plants it offers impressive views of the town and the entire burgraviate...
The race-course
The Maia race-course(1935) is one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful courses and has a rich racing programme with over 20 races from mid-May to mid-October. Folkloristic events also take place here, such as the rustic race with Avelignese horses that takes...
The old town centre of Merano and the arcades
The old town centre, dating back to the 13th century, when Merano was the “capital” of Tyrol, boasts several works of art, including the Gothic parish church of S. Nicholas, the famous arcades, with decorated windows, arched portals, inner yards, narrow lanes,...
The botanic gardens of Trauttmannsdorff Castle
“The world in a garden”, this is what the botanic garden and its enchanting park offer to guests, with a wide collection of exotic and autochthonous plants and interesting artistic and educational activities. Worth seeing is also the provincial Museum of Tour...
