Merano

For other uses, see Merano (disambiguation).

"Meran" redirects here. For other uses, see Meran (disambiguation).

Merano Meran (German)
Comune
Comune di Merano Stadtgemeinde Meran
View of Merano
Flag Coat of arms
Merano Location of Merano in Italy Merano Merano (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°40′N 11°10′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  (31-12-2024)
• Total	42,046
• Density	1,596/km2 (4,134/sq mi)
Demonym	Meraner (de) Meranese (it)
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

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Merano or Meran is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. The city 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. It is the second-largest city in South Tyrol after Bozen/Bolzano and serves as an important cultural and economic centre.

The city began as a medieval Tyrolean settlement and became the capital of the County of Tyrol in the 13th century, before political power later shifted to Innsbruck. In the 19th century, its mild Alpine climate transformed Meran into a renowned spa town within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, attracting several scientists, literary people, and artists, including Franz Kafka, Paul Lazarsfeld and also Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who appreciated its mild climate. After World War I, it was annexed by the Kingdom of Italy along with South Tyrol.

Today Merano is known for its blend of Austrian and Italian cultural heritage, spa resorts, and historical architecture.