What to see in Treviso in one day, the Veneto destination full of villas, squares and churches, here's what to see and what itinerary to do for a low cost holiday.
Treviso, one of the capitals of the Veneto, is a small walled city which, thanks to the period spent under the influence of the Serenissima, with its churches, palaces and characteristic views certainly represents a destination for a pleasant day visit.
You can easily do it reach by train, thanks to the good rail connections and the station is practically a stone's throw from the center, therefore very convenient to approach. However, for those who do not want to give up the convenience of their car, I recommend parking in the outskirts and taking advantage of one of the many public bus lines to reach the center, also because there are few and all paid parking lots. In addition, the bus station is also on the outskirts of Treviso.
Our little tour starts from Via Roma and just after the S. Martino bridge begins the center.
Treviso is a city closely linked to religious tradition, and within the walls it is possible to visit the most ancient and important churches.
La Church of St. Francis, located in the square of the same name, whose construction was requested directly by S.Francesco. The Temple of S. Nicolò, the largest church in the city. The complex of Duomo, obviously the main place of worship in Treviso, where you can admire works of sacred art by important artists from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century.
In addition to these we also find some minor churches, such as the Church of S. Martino, that following the bombing of the second world war of the original only the bell tower remains, while everything else has been rebuilt; the Church of Beato Enrico, set among modern condominiums, where no one can imagine finding a place of worship, or the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
In Treviso the squares are the masters: Piazza dei Signori it is the beating heart of the city, as well as the historical and cultural center. To frame it we find the Palazzo dei Trecento, today the seat of the municipal council. As you can see, the signs of the bombing which took place in 1944 during the Second World War and the consequent reconstruction, carried out mostly with the original building material, are clearly visible. A little further on we find the Loggia dei Cavalieri, which today as then represents a meeting place for people and under which markets and various events such as concerts, exhibitions, folkloric representations usually take place.
Staying behind the Palazzo dei Trecento you arrive in another square, that of the Monte di Pietà, where once there was the pawn shop. From here, making a small detour to Calle del Podestà the curious one is worth a visit Fountain of the Tits, which was said to draw red wine and white wine from the breasts. Made the
Following the road we turn towards Pula Square, where the Bank of Italy is located. Turning through the small and large streets we find other squares, such as Piazza Borsa, where the Chamber of Commerce is located, the hidden one Piazza S. Andrea, with its homonymous church, and Piazza S. Vito which offers a beautiful view of the Canale dei Buranelli. Piazza Trentin, Piazza S. Leonardo and Piazza S. Francesco conclude our tour of the squares.
As is well known, the Veneto it is dotted with marvelous period houses and villas and also in Treviso we find some architectural examples of great importance: Cà dei Carraresi, today an important venue for exhibitions and events, Casa Robegan and Cà da Noal, splendid examples of Venetian style houses.
As we said before, Treviso is a fortified city, and to finish this beautiful tour among monuments, churches and squares why not enjoy a relaxing walk on the walls from Porta S. Tommaso to Porta Santi Quaranta, and then return to the center and enjoy deserved Prosecco-based aperitif and some delicacies in one of the many taverns that the city offers?
