Merano

About

Merano is part of the South Tyrol region, where more than half of the population are German speakers. Although located within Italy's borders, Germany's language and culture lives and breathes in this wealthy city. German sausage and beer can be easily found as you saunter through the streets. Surrounded and protected by mountains, Merano is most known for its great climate and therapeutic programs. With health and well-being at the core of the city, don't forget to see the Art Nouveau building, which houses a health center as well as the city's many galas and upscale events. At last, it is more than necessary to visit the statue erected for South Tyrol's most notable freedom fighter, Andreas Hofer, in front of the main train station.