Merano or
Meran (see
Names below) is a town in the
province of Bolzano-Bozen,
Italy. Generally best known for its
spa resorts, it is located within a
basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to 3,335 m (11,000 ft), at the entrance to the
Passeier Tal (Val Passiria), the
Vinschgau (Val Venosta) and the
Ulten Valley (Val d'Ultimo). (Wikipedia)