1890s Map MERRAN Italy lana Marling Algund Lana Tirol,1894 Antique Colour Map

HISTORICAL CHART MAP

Meran (German) / Merano (Italian) is the second biggest city of South Tyrol, in the Trentino-South Tyrol region of Italy. Probably best known for its spa resorts, it is located inside a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to 3,335 m, at the entrance to the Passeiertal-Val Passiria, the Vinschgau-Val Venosta and the Ultental valleys.The meranese valley was inhabited since the 3rd millennium BC, as showed by the presence of mehirs and other findings. The story of the city proper began in 15 BC when the Romans occupied the Adige valley founding a military camp, Castrum Majense. It has been incorrectly claimed as the seat of the line of Duke of Merania which however was a Dalmatian principality. Meran-Merano was elevated to the status of a city during the 13th century. It was capital of the county of the Tyrol from 1418 to 1848. After the county had been handed over to the Habsburg family in 1363 after the abdication of Countess Margarete Maultasch of Tyrol, in 1420 Friedrich IV moved the court to Innsbruck. Meran-Merano subsequently lost its predominant position and almost all its importance as an economic hub across the roads connecting Italy to Germany. The important mint was also moved to Hall in 1577. The Tyrolean struggle for freedom of 1809 drew attention again to Meran-Merano. In that year, on the Küchelberg above the city, the Tyroleans eked out a victory against the French and Bavarians troops.

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 6 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate Map - Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. Map Print Text on the back