18.05.2020.
Only 20 minutes by train from Venice lies another magical town filled with canals. Walls that surround it immediately enchanted me with the medieval colours. The gate to the walls speak the story of independence as once there were 12 gates to the walls. Treviso is also home to some rewarded clothes brands like Benetton, Sisley, Diadora, Lotto sport Italia.
What to see and do
Roaming around canals
Not only you will find canals, but some pretty decorations in the water or even the water wheel. Three canals Cagnan, Sile and Botteniga make these alpin rivers the main force of the town. Just like Venice the house rise on water and make you wonder how is this possible.
Piazza dei Signori
Red coloured brick everywhere- doesn’t it look like a place from paintings? It surely is this main square built at the end of 12. century with the high tower and arcades that take you into another world. That is Palazzo dei Trecento where now resides the municipal council and some artistic expositions. The main street Via Calmaggiore knocks like the ancient river into this medieval heart.
City walls
Who doesn’t like exploring the ancient walls at the new town? Here the two most impressive gates will join you, Porta Sant Thomaso and Porta Santi Catherina. The entire city is all surrounded by walls, something like that I only saw in Lucca in Tuscany and Dubrovnik. All the way from 15th century walls stand when Treviso came under Venetian Republic. What we admire now, once were man made canals.
Walking around Sile river
Sile river doesn’t offer only a pleasant walk but the soul of the city. As the river itself springs around Treviso, the Natural park arises to marvel your eyes with the villas, forrests, lakes, various animals.
Peschiera or fish market
I saw that mermaid in the river but I didn’t know it was fish market. Once there were three small islands, now only one. Once the fishermen from Burano were selling their fish.
Treviso cathedral
As it looks rather like the theatre or the city hall this cathedral of five green domes also invokes the feeling of the roman temple. It’s rich with various artwork and frescos.
Fontana delle tette
Play a little game of finding the treasure of Middle Age. Hidden at the courtyard of one shop at the city centre delights this unusual sculpture. Once the wine poured from the womans breast, not the water. Can you imagine? But not always, only in the autumn. The tradition from 16th century broke with arrival of the new version in 1989.
Talking tree park (Parco degli alberi parlanti)
Unfortunately I haven’t visited this place as it’s quite away from the centre. It covers the public park of Villa Margherita and some pretty unusual sculptures.
Night life
As I spent only one evening in Treviso with my new couchsurfing friends, the proper destination was a pretty little bar. Though small, all the people were outside and it was bursting with life. The magic of Italy is found at totally unexpected place. My recommendation- Treviso centre is small, explore on your own.
Explore the beautiful villages
If you yearn for more medieval magic, Treviso has but also its surroundings. I haven’t been but I will surely come back. It’s not the reason not to share my discovery.
All in all
Though Treviso cannot overshadow its big sister Venice, it’s very worth a visit. The medieval rhythm of the streets, rivers that melt with the nature, decorations through the canals will make the magic flow.
These are the types of places that I also want to go to other than the famous ones 🙂
I hope to see these places one day. Thanks for the awesome info and pics!
Sounds like a wonderful find. I cannot wait to travel again.
I would love to go to these places.
Wow beautiful places! Europe is on the top of my travel wish list.
Such a lovely post. I have never been to Venice, but I’d love to. I’ve been to Rimini in Italy, but hopefully I will reach Venice too.
I have been to Venice, but I have never heard of Treviso. It looks lovely. I will have to add it to my itinerary next time I’m in Italy, especially since it’s so close to Venice and has so much to do.
What a lovely place Treviso looks to be! I love finding smaller towns to explore, and this one seems to fit that bill. I also love all the statues around, the one with the woman made me laugh!
Thanks for sharing!
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Looks like such a cute town! So many great places in Italy to explore 🙂
I’ve been to Venice but I’ve never heard of Treviso. It looks magical there and I definitely want to see more canals!
Wonderful place. I love Venice! Once the lockdown is over I am planning to visit. Magical pictures.
Wow this looks so pretty! I really want to go to Venice one day.
I am actually pretty fascinated with the place. Hopefully, I can visit soon <3
What a gorgeous town – I would love to visit! Thanks for the virtual share!
Wine pouring from a statue! That’ something I would have loved to see. The town looks beautiful and I would love to visit one day based on your photos and review 🙂
Thanks so much, I would also love to return
I would love to go to this place and the photos just show how beautiful it is! I can’t wait to be able to go traveling again at some point in the future. Hopefully soon! Great post, thanks for sharing x
The architecture reminds me of Florence if it was picked up and moved to the canals! Looks like a lovely place to explore.
Oh wow! What a stunning city. It looks incredible. I haven’t ever heard of it before. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pictures!
Yes and so close to Venice
Wow! I would love to visit this place in the future. Those buildings and canals are stunning.
I’d love to visit somewhere like this when I travel to Italy. I’ve never been to Italy before but I’m desperate to go! This sounds like a great place to visit to escape the touristy feel of Venice x
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Yes and so close to Venice
Oh wow! I will go here when I visit year (rearranged from this year). Thank you for sharing!