Tirano.

Tirano sits at the eastern edge of Valtellina, where Alpine valleys meet terraced vineyards. It is best known as the Italian terminus of the Bernina railway, linking the town directly to the Engadin and St. Moritz. The historic center developed around trade routes and pilgrimage, marked by the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano. Wine production, especially Nebbiolo-based Valtellina reds, shapes the surrounding slopes. Local life balances rail traffic, agriculture, and mountain access.