Worthed to visit

One out of every hundred apples grown in the European Union comes from the little town of Lana. With a yearly harvest of 60,000-70,000 metric tons, the community produces one tenth of all orchard fruit from South Tyrol and one hundredth of that from the EU. The South Tyrol Museum of Fruit Growing, which opened in 1990, offers comprehensive documentation of the historical development and current ...

The Women's Museum, situated in the centre of Merano, describes the history of women by means of clothes and fashion, accessories and everyday objects. Selected articles of clothing and curious implements act as a mirror of society from the past until today. There are special exhibitions and events specific to women that examine the topic of female ideals and roles.There is also a specialist ...