Passage of the Dowager Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples en Route to Meran
The dowager Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples travels through Brixen to Meran under the incognito of a Countess of Amalfi. Following sightseeing and receptions with local dignitaries, she continues her journey to Meran for an extended stay.
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Brixen, 26 July. Traveling under the incognito of a Countess of Amalfi, the dowager Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples arrived yesterday evening from the Puster Valley with a large retinue, which included His Excellency Archbishop Juati, and lodged at the local Elephant Inn. Her Majesty toured the town and the cathedral, graciously received the respects of the local station command and the district judge yesterday, and today those of Prince-Bishop Bernard, subsequently honoring the latter in return with an extended visit, after which, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, the journey was immediately resumed toward Meran, where Her Majesty's stay is expected to last for a longer period.
1837 at a glance
The year 1837 in Meran was characterized on one hand by the dramatic consequences of severe winter and avalanche disasters, and on the other by significant steps toward its establishment as a health resort. Key milestones included the high-profile visit of Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples and the publication of Dr. Johann Nepomuk Huber's seminal work on the therapeutic climate. These developments were complemented by local events such as the commemoration of Andreas Hofer and administrative updates. →
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"Passage of the Dowager Queen Mother Maria Isabella of Naples en Route to Meran." Der Bote für Tirol, 31 July 1837. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/31.07.1837/151420/1. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1837-07-31-durchreise-der-koenigin-mutter-maria-isabella-von-neapel-nach-meran