Austrian federal-state of Vorarlberg, which enjoyed close relations with the region in the past, was granted observer status in the Three Provinces' Parliament (). Meetings of the assembly were held at various places of historical importance, such as Innsbruck and the former capital of Tyrol, Merano. See also Tyrol History of Tyrol History of South Tyrol List of euroregions References External links Homepage of Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino 1998 establishments in the European Union States and territories established in 1998 Euroregions Regions of Tyrol (state) South Tyrol Trentino Tyrolean culture