- Town Overview
- Tirano is a quiet town in northern Lombardy
- The Sanctuary of Madonna di Tirano dominates the town center
- The church was built in 1505 after a Virgin Mary apparition
- The Red Train
- The Bernina Express runs between Tirano and Saint-Moritz
- Journey takes about 2.5 hours each way
- The route reaches an altitude of 2250 metres
- The train features panoramic glass windows and steep gradients up to 7%
- The route is listed as UNESCO world heritage site
- Nearby Attractions
- Lake Como and Valtellina region are main attractions
- Val Camonica known for prehistoric engravings
- Bormio is a ski resort and spa town
- Stelvio National Park offers stunning mountain scenery