Arcades of Merano

Description

In the heart of the historic centre of Merano are medieval arcades, built in the 13^th century by the count of Tyrol and divided into "river arcades" (Wasserlauben), on the river-facing side, and "mountain arcades" (Berglauben), on the mountain facing side.
Once the longest in Tyrol, the arcades ascend gently from piazza del Grano to the square of the Church of St. Nicholas. Innumerable, delightful arches adorn the narrow streets where taverns, alongside local shops, offer traditional South Tyrolean hospitality.

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