Merano
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Merano is a municipality in South Tyrol, Italy, known for its spa resorts and mountainous surroundings. It originated as a Roman road station, Statio Maiensis, in 15 BC and became the capital of Tyrol in the 13th century. Despite losing its capital status in 1848, it remained a significant location during the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809.
Statistics
Area
26.34 km²
Population
41,071