Located next to Venice, Treviso Italians fondly call "Venice in miniature." Numerous fishing houses scattered along the banks of the two city rivers Canyan and Sile fill Treviso with incomparable charm and sophistication. No wonder that Dante himself mentioned him in his "Divine Comedy". In addition, many tourists traveling to Venice arrive at the local airport. That is why BlogoItaliano decided to devote a separate article to Treviso, as well as tell how to get from here to the main pearl of Northern Italy - Venice.
From the history of Treviso
In the Roman Empire, the city was called Tarvisium. Rumor has it that the name came from a Celtic tribe who lived in the vicinity of the town. Here, earlier than in other regions in northern Italy, Christianity became the main religion: the first bishop appeared in Tarvisium in the 4th century.
With the collapse of the Roman Empire, the city became the center of the state of the Ostrogoths and Lombards. There is a legend that it was here that the ruler of the ready Gothil Totil was born.
The dawn of Treviso falls on the 14th century, when the da Camino family owned these lands. It was then that the impressive city walls, preserved to the present time, were significantly strengthened.
Treviso in the 19th century
Treviso was later conquered by the Verona Scaligers and became part of the Republic of Venice. Defending the "noble southern neighbor" during the time of numerous feudal feuds and military conflicts, he was pretty battered and destroyed. Napoleon did not pass him either, after which he passed into power with the Austrians. Only in the second half of the 19th century, Treviso, together with the rest of the Veneto region, became part of a single Italy.
Attractions Treviso
Treviso sights are few in number and it will not be difficult to get around on foot. And the walk itself will bring a lot of pleasure: graceful bridges, weeping willows, colorful houses, reflected in the smooth surface of the water ... A real little Venice!
Often Treviso is called Venice in miniature.
During the walk you can enjoy the unusual architecture of the city. There are no stone sculptures familiar to Italy, but there are very interesting frescoes that can be found literally at every step. There are more than five hundred of them in Treviso.
Piazza del Signori - the central square of the city
Narrow streets will necessarily lead to the central square of the city - del Signori (Piazza dei Signori). Treviso's heart, as befits a similar area, amazes with its medieval palaces. The most impressive is the "Palace of Three Hundreds" (Palazzo dei Trecento), built in the XIII century, has been used for a long time for meetings of local authorities. No less magnificent buildings of the square are the City Hall, the Prefecture's Palace and the Church of St. Nicholas.
Palazzo Three Hundred - One of Treviso's Most Impressive Attractions
Another famous square is the Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). Its main decoration is the Cathedral of St. Peter (Duomo di Treviso). It was built back in the XII century and later was repeatedly completed and rebuilt. However, the imposing age of the cathedral is most striking. The main treasure kept inside is the "Annunciation" by Titian. There are other works of art by Renaissance artists in the cathedral.
The fresco "Annunciation" by Titian can be seen in the cathedral
Another interesting attraction of Treviso is the 13th-century church of San Francesco. Here are the tombs of the daughter of Petrarch and the son of Dante.
The Church of San Francesco was built in the 13th century
It is worthwhile to linger for a short while in the area of Vicolo Molinetto, the main decoration of which is an old city mill. This area of the city has long been a favorite place for artists and connoisseurs of beauty, because it is rightfully considered the most picturesque. By the way, a fish market is open here every day from 7 a.m. where you can buy the freshest freshwater fish from local rivers.
Pay attention to the impressive fortified walls with towers, erected during the Roman Empire and completed in the XV-XVI centuries.
Impressive ramparts preserved in Treviso
While in Treviso, be sure to look into the courtyard of Casa da Noal on Via Canova, where the fountain delle Tette, which was installed in the 16th century, is located in the literal translation, which is nothing more than a “breast breast fountain”. An unusual fountain with the figure of a magnificent lady appeared in honor of the victory over the Republic of Venice. Locals say that in honor of such a holiday three days a fine wine flowed from the fountain.
When all the attractions of Treviso are explored, you can rent a bicycle and go out of town. In the vicinity there are a lot of antique villas, which are located close to each other. The villas Maser, Manfrin, Passy, Palazzi Tavern, Albrizzi Franchetti, Lattes and others deserve attention.
Local kitchen
The sights of Treviso in Italy are not only historical and architectural. No less popular is his cuisine. By the way, it was in Treviso that the world famous dessert of Tiramisu appeared, so not to try it here is unforgivable.
Treviso is considered the birthplace of the famous Italian dessert Tiramisu
Among the main dishes in Treviso we recommend to try the local lake fish, gourmet soup with pigeon meat, soup with pasta and beans, risotto and Veneto's signature dish - turkey in Traveille style (Tacchinella Farcita alla Trevignana).
Hotels and apartments in Treviso
Treviso should pay attention to budget travelers who plan to visit Venice at the lowest cost. It is much cheaper to pick up a hotel in Treviso and make day trips to the neighboring "city on the water", especially since it is close by and it will not be difficult to get to Venice from Treviso.
Another attractive option is apartments. They are much cheaper here than in Venice. In 2018, during a trip to Venice, BlogoItaliano specifically stopped in Treviso and Padua to make a separate video about what to expect from them and what you can count on in the matter of housing.
If you have not yet used the service referred to in the video, then when registering with it, you can get a significant discount coupon for your first trip using this link. We described this option in more detail in a separate article.
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How to get to Venice from Treviso
Treviso has its own airport, where many European low-cost airlines and summer charters make flights. Blogoitaliano has already written a separate article on how to get from Treviso Airport to Venice.
Treviso Centrale - main train station of the city
If you are already in the city, then from Treviso to Venice can be reached by train from the central train station Treviso Centrale. Daytime trains run several times per hour and cover the distance between cities in just 35 minutes.
Another option is to arrange a trip from Treviso to Venice in a rented car. The cities are separated by some 40 km. A detailed route of such a trip is presented on the map below.
