Maia Bassa
Once upon a time Maia was an independent locality and since 1924 it has been part of the municipality of Merano.
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Merano Maia Bassa from Roggia di Marlengo. Foto: AT, © Peer -
Pilgrimage site at Maia Bassa: the Santa Maria del Conforto chruch dates back to the early 13th century. Interesting from a historic and artistic point of view are the Gothic and Roman frescos inside the church. Foto: AT, © Peer -
Maia Bassa train station: the smaller one of the two stations of Merano is located close to the hippodrome of Maia Bassa and the bridge to Marlengo. Foto: AT, © Peer -
The S. Vigilio parish church with the characteristic steeple dates back to the 13th century. It has been destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in great parts in the 19th century. Foto: AT, © Peer -
Kimm - Kulturat Merano Maia: the recenty constructed cultural centre is located right next to the church. Foto: AT, © Peer -
From another perspective: the S. Vigilio church. Foto: AT, © Peer -
View on Maia Bassa with its symbol, the hippodrome, which made this quarter famous also beyond borders. Foto: AT, © Peer -
Via Roma: this road traverses Maia Bassa and connects the city district with the centre of Merano. It is also the main shopping street of Maia Bassa. Foto: AT, © Peer -
The Santo Spirito church at the corner of the city districts Maia Bassa, Maia Alta and the historic centre. Foto: AT, © Peer
Since 1924 Maia Bassa has been part of the municipality of Merano, before Maia was an independent locality. Maia Bassa extends on the left riverside of the Passirio, including the territory from Winkelberg to the Adige river. Maia Bassa is characterised by calm residential districts, smaller establishments, tennis courts and camping. Its most famous and popular establishment is the hippodrome of Maia Bassa.
In this hippodrome the first horse race has been taking place in 1935. This facility boasts a track of 2,000 metres, obstacle tracks, cross country tracks and 341 horse boxes as well as a free parking space for visitors and a playground for children.
One of the highlights in the race calendar is the Haflinger horse race on Easter Monday. Horse riding season at the hippodrome starts with this event and lasts until autumn. However, Maia Bassa is easily accessible via means of public transport.
