Merano started to develope as a spa resort from the mid-nineteenth century onwards thanks to its exceptionally favourable climate and sheltered position.
Luck gave Merano a helping hand when, by happy coincidence, the Austrian Empress Sissi and their court twice came to stay here (Trauttmansdorff Castle) in the winters of 1870 and 1872.
Things to see in Merano
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Merano-Kurhaus: The splendid Liberty style Kurhaus, in a very central position along the river promenade, was built at a time when Merano`s fame and fortune were at their highest point.
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The Princes Castel (Landesfürstliche Burg): This residence of the princes of Tyrol was built in 1470 and was used by them when they visited Merano.
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The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle/Botanic Garden and Touriseum: Mild climate and Mediterranean Flora. Merano is blossoming - a botanical garden comes into being The fragrant gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle stretch across a sunny slope above Merano.
