Merano, the pearl of Italian Alps
Famous worldwide as a thermal and health resort, this enchanting city
glimmers among the Alps at 324 m above sea level.
Due to its particular and unique setting in the hearth of the Alps, protected
in the North and in the East by high mountains, Merano boasts an incredible
Mediterranean climate. Thanks to this particularity the gardens, parks and
promenades in the city and in its neighbourhood host a wide range of Mediterranean
and subtropical plants and flowers which constitute Merano’s most renowned marker.
A visit to the city centre with its historical sights, artistic architecture, interesting
museums, typical cafés and the famous Portici (Arcades) built in the 13th century
is a must if you want to feel the particular atmosphere of this city rich of history
and tradition. Of course the surroundings deserve a visit as well. There are lovely,
landscaped, shady walks, totalling over 40 kilometres, in and around Merano.
The most famous of these is the Tappeiner Promenades, offering tremendous
Alpine views, named after the doctor who planned it and donated it to the town in 1892.
Last but not least, the recently renovated Thermal Baths of Merano contribute to
the fame of this alpine city as an exclusive health resort of international level. Situated
in the very heath of the city and plunged into a fantastic Mediterranean park, the new
Merano Thermal Baths offer the utmost in terms of beauty and wellness. 25 indoor and
outdoor pools, a selection of elegant saunas on 1250 sq m with 8 steam baths, an
innovative fitness centre and the exclusive Spa & Vital Centre of 1400 sq m are the
very best South Tyrol can offer to demanding guests. In the Spa Centre, the highlight
of the entire structure, natural South Tyrolean raw materials such as apples, grapes,
herbs and whey are used for unique health and wellbeing treatments.
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