Places: TREVISO



TREVISO

The walled town is believed to have been called Treviso, because the name could be reminiscent of the three viewpoints on three squares: Piazza del Duomo, Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Sant'Andrea. Treviso is traversed by several watercourses, which significantly contributed to the development of the town and were beneficial for its trade. At one time, the river Sile, which flows across the town, used to be the main route connecting Treviso with Venice.

Must-sees:

  • Piazza dei Signori: it owes its name to the neighbouring Palazzo della Signoria. It is the main square of Treviso and is locally known as the "salotto" (sitting-room) of the town.

  • Palazzo dei Trecento: a building overlooking Piazza dei Signori with a wide portico at its base. It was where the Consiglio Maggiore (Grand Council), the policy-making body of the town, used to convene. The building derives its name from the number of its members, who were 300.

  • Loggia dei Cavalieri: a brick building based on an irregular quadrilateral plan covered by a hip roof made of bent tiles. In the past it used to be a place reserved for the parlour games of the nobility.

  • Casa de Carraresi: it is now a vital part of the cultural life of Italy, where international exhibitions and conventions take place.

  • St Peter's Cathedral: built in neoclassical style, it is at present the seat of the diocese.

  • Town walls: built as a military defence, they surround Treviso. It is possible to go for a walk on the walls.

  • Fish market: one of the most distinctive spots in the town, it is where the fish market stands and operates every morning from Tuesday until Saturday.


 

How to reach Treviso:

By car: drive along Mestre beltway towards Belluno, take Motorway A27 and exit at junction Treviso sud.

By train: there is a direct connection from Mestre station.