Merano
Merano
Meran (German) | |
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| Comune di Merano | |
View of Merano | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Merano Location of Merano in Italy Merano Merano (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) | |
| Coordinates: 46°40′N 11°10′E / 46.667°N 11.167°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Centro (Altstadt), Maia Alta (Obermais), Maia Bassa (Untermais), Quarazze (Gratsch), Sinigo (Sinich), Labers |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Katharina Zeller |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.34 km2 (10.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Population (30-06-2018) | |
• Total | 41,051 |
| • Density | 1,559/km2 (4,037/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Meranese/Meraner |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39012 |
| Dialing code | 0473 |
| Patron saint | St Nicholas |
| Saint day | December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Merano or Meran is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to 3,335 metres (10,942 feet) above sea level, at the entrance to the Passeier Valley and the Vinschgau.
The city has been a popular place of residence for several scientists, literary people, and artists, including Franz Kafka, Paul Lazarsfeld and also Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who appreciated its mild climate.