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We have been lucky enough to see some very charming small towns in Italy over the past few years. Treviso is one of the coolest. I ended up here when I was traveling solo in the Cinque Terre before meeting my husband in Venice. I didn’t want to travel all the way in and out of Venice for just one evening, so I started looking at towns in the area that would put me near the Venice airport… enter Treviso!
Why Treviso?
First of all if you’re wondering… “why Treviso” here are some situations in which I think this town would be a great fit!
Overall, Treviso is an excellent choice for a little get away. I think it could be a great choice if:
-You need a night close to the Venice airport (about 35 mins away)
-You need a break from the crowds of Venice (but easily accessible by train)
-You are interested in exploring a little more off the main tourist trail
-You’ve been to Venice a few times and are looking for something new
-You’re looking for a cheaper alternative to staying in Venice but still want to be close
I arrived in Treviso around 1pm, checked into my guesthouse, and headed right out to try to get some food. It is important to note that by the time I found a spot, many places were getting ready to close for a few hours. Some smaller towns in Europe, and even larger cities, will close for a few hours between lunch and dinner. Just keep this in mind when planning your timing for visiting this town. It would be a good idea to visit around lunch or dinner, as things were quite quiet in between.
Where to Stay
I stayed at “Palazzo Raspanti”, which was in a 16th century building that used to be owned by a painter. It was a really cool place to stay and the host was so incredibly helpful and kind. Being a solo traveler, I felt very safe here and the location was perfect for me to walk to absolutely everything I wanted to see in Treviso. The interior was beautiful and well decorated, and the host lives in the building as well, so if you need anything you can be helped quickly. There was also parking here which worked out great for me on my road trip.
If you’re not into a guesthouse type of stay there are also plenty of hotel options in Treviso.
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Things to Do
Walk the Canals: One of the best things to do if you’re in Treviso is walk along the beautiful canals. There aren’t nearly as many as there are in Venice, but they are SO stunning. The homes are well maintained, there are flowers everywhere, and the scene is really just so beautiful to stroll along.
Eat Cicchetti: Just like in Venice, in Treviso you can get cicchetti which are awesome small little snacks, almost like tapas, but Italian style. You pick out the different ones you’d like to try, grab a drink, then relax and taste. There are many places you can do this in town.
Shop: There is quite a bit of shopping in Treviso and, if you’re into that kind of thing, there were many stores you could visit.
Relax, have a drink, people watch in the squares: There is a large main square in Treviso called “Piazza dei Signori” where people gather, as is common in Europe. This would be a great place to grab a drink as things are starting to liven up towards dinner time. There is a large restaurant here and every time I walked by, I couldn’t imagine why they had so many seats, but by evening it seemed every table was full with people out enjoying the evening!
Eat!: I chose to have dinner at “Odeon La Colonna” based on a recommendation from my airbnb host. He did not steer me wrong. This place looked like it was out of a movie. It was right on the most small and charming canal and was designed so beautifully. The food was incredible and I tried dandelion ravioli, which was a first for me. I sipped some fantastic wine and read my kindle and just enjoyed the ambiance. I would highly recommend making a reservation here if you’re in Treviso.
Walk or run the walls: Treviso is a town surrounded by walls and I really enjoyed taking a run in the morning and exploring around the walls. I saw a lot of locals strolling along and walking dogs. I also saw a really cute little garden type bar up on the walls that looked delightful! Walking around the walls took me into a bit of a residential neighborhood with some massive houses that were very impressive to look at. I would highly recommend getting up onto the walls and checking out the views.
Check out Fontana Delle Tette: I had read a bit about the “Fontana Delle Tette” and thought I should just take a walk to see it as well. It is essentially a statute of a woman with very large breasts. I read that at times during town celebrations they have wine come out of her breasts, replacing the typical water from the fountain. When I finally found it, I got quite a surprise as a man was drinking water out of it! Very interesting to see to say the least!
Try some Prosecco: In Treviso, you are in the region of Veneto which also is the home of Prosecco. Treviso is very close to Conegliano and the Prosecco Hills (more about that in another post), so it would be a great idea to sip some prosecco here. Ask around to find some of the best types or regional favorites. We LOVED tasting Mani Sagge prosecco and wish it was sold at home in the US.
Get Tiramisu: I ran out of time and had too much dinner and gelato, but Treviso is also known for Tiramisu, which was actually invented here. Le Beccherie is supposed to be the spot, so if you go, let me know how it is!
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