'''Merano''' ([[Italian language|Italian]]: ''Merano''; [[GermanLadin language|GermanLadin]]: and''Meran''; [[LadinGerman language|LadinGerman]]: ''Meran''; noteNote that many of the region's [[Languages_of_Italy|Italian languages/dialects]] use ''Meran''), is a city in the [[Trentino-South Tyrol]] region of [[Italy]]. Considered by most to be best known for its [[Spa town|spa]] resorts, it is located inside a [[basin]], surrounded by mountains standing up to 3,335 m (11,000 ft), at the entrance to the [[Val Passiria|Val Passiria/Passeiertal]], the [[Vinschgau|Val Venosta/Vinschgau]] and the [[Val d'Ultimo|Val d'Ultimo/Ultental]] valleys.
[[Image:MeranLaubengasse.jpg|thumb|220px|left|Arcades in the centre of the city.]]
In the past the town has been a popular place of residence for many famous scientists and doctors, who appreciated the mild, mediterranean [[climate]] and the pure, healthy air.
