Events and Cultural Highlights
Culture in Merano, South Tyrol
By 1850, Merano was widely recognized as a leading European spa resort. A favorite of Austria’s ruling Habsburgs, Merano became a popular meeting place for European aristocracy.
Merano’s unique location makes for a mild climate with nearly 300 days of sunshine every year. The resort was recommended for those suffering lung and breathing ailments due to the healing powers of its fresh, clean mountain air. In bygone days, Merano’s tourist season stretched from September through May. And visitors continue to be fascinated by the city’s fabulous architecture.
Merano’s unique location makes for a mild climate with nearly 300 days of sunshine every year. The resort was recommended for those suffering lung and breathing ailments due to the healing powers of its fresh, clean mountain air. In bygone days, Merano’s tourist season stretched from September through May. And visitors continue to be fascinated by the city’s fabulous architecture.
Merano is also home to a wide variety of Mediterranean and subtropical
vegetation including palm and cypress trees, oleander, and cactus. The
botanical garden at Trauttmansdorff castle has been open to the public
since 2001. The castle was once the summer residence of legendary
Austrian Empress Eisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sissi.
Merano carefully burnishes its reputation as a spa town and a center of culture, with outstanding events and attractions throughout the year such as the Meraner Music Festival, Merano Flora, the Gourmet Festival, horse racing and much, much more. Local customs are also kept alive with the Haflinger races at the Maia Bassa Hippodrome and the Merano Grape Festival.
Merano carefully burnishes its reputation as a spa town and a center of culture, with outstanding events and attractions throughout the year such as the Meraner Music Festival, Merano Flora, the Gourmet Festival, horse racing and much, much more. Local customs are also kept alive with the Haflinger races at the Maia Bassa Hippodrome and the Merano Grape Festival.
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Hotel Partaneshof - Sigrid & Matthäus Ladurner
Verdistraße 66, I-39012 Meran, Südtirol - Italy, Tel. +39 0473 446 260, Fax +39 0473 446 243
info@partaneshof.com, www.partaneshof.com
Proprietor: Sigrid und Matthäus Ladurner | VAT ID IT-02338090216 | Company Headquarters: Meran | Südtirol
