Treviso is a city located in northeastern Italy, known for its scenic canals. In the central Piazza dei Signori stands the Palazzo dei Trecento, which features battlements and vaulted arcades. The Fontana delle Tette, a 16th-century fountain, famously once dispensed wine. Nearby, the Duomo showcases a neoclassical facade, a Romanesque crypt, and a painting by the renowned artist Titian. The main site of the Civic Museums is the St. Catherine complex, home to impressive medieval frescoes. Treviso is also famous for its sparkling wine, Prosecco di Treviso DOC. This is a DOC wine, distinct from the DOCG Prosecco produced in the Asolo and Conegliano Valdobbiadene regions, among others. In addition to its celebrated Prosecco, Treviso boasts several important monuments and churches.
Possagno - Temple Canoviano
The archpriest church of the Holy Trinity, commonly referred to as the Canova Temple, serves as the parish church of Possagno, located in the province and diocese of Treviso. Designed in neoclassical style by the famous sculptor and painter Antonio Canova in the early 19th century, this building is a significant landmark in the area.It also marks his birthplace and in the historic town centre you can visit his family home and marvel at the beautiful artworks stored at the Gipsoteca Canoviana, which include countless casts, marbles, and paintings.
Leoni di Collalto Palace - Apartments
Stay at Leoni di Collalto Palace - Experience an exclusive stay in a contemporary design setting steeped in history, in total privacy and calm. A true gem set in the heart of the city center. The Palace is a historic building in the centre of Treviso dating back to 1400 and completely refurbished in 2018. The careful restoration project has recovered many of the original features, notably the exquisite frescoes that decorate both the interiors and the façade. Here you will see the two imposing lions that have inspired the name of the palace. Their five renovated independent apartments each have a distinctive personality, but they all share an essential feature: every single space has been carefully designed to offer the perfect combination of luxury and comfort. A quiet, elegant environment for a peaceful stay in total privacy, in a conveniently central location near all the main services, right in the heart of Treviso.
While in Treviso, other surrounding villages and artifacts worth exploring include Castelfranco, Conegliano, and Citadella. Combine this with a tour of the surrounding Prosecco Vineyards. The Prosecco wine route winds through green hills, carefully cultivated by the farmers of the Valdobbiadene area to Conegliano, stretching for 47 kilometers. The versatile grapevines in this region produce a variety of DOC wines, including dry, sweet, still, sparkling, and Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze. A must-visit experience to savor the richness of these lands is the spring exhibitions held along the "Prosecco Wine Road," representing an enological journey through the geometric rows of vineyards.
Castelfranco
Castelfranco, and the mysterious painter Giorgione.
Spend an afternoon in the beautiful city of Castelfranco Veneto, surrounded by impressive medieval walls. Stroll through the main square in the centre and explore its alleys, arcades, and bars till you get to Giorgione’s birthplace, now a house museum. Opened in May 2009 to mark the fifth centenary of the artist’s death, the museum is set up in the house where Giorgione painted his enigmatic Frieze, not far from the Cathedral that houses the exquisite Pala.
Conegliano
Conegliano is a lovely, bustling town. Take a stroll under the arcades of Contrada Grande, contemplating the façades of the noble palaces, and then admire the frescoes on the façade of the Cathedral, with the amazing backdrop of the Castle standing in the distance.
Conegliano is also the ideal place to set off on a journey along the Wine trail, among villages and hills dotted with vineyards and woods, and visit a winery to taste Prosecco, the area’s most celebrated wine.
Do not miss nearby villages for Refrontolo and the enchanting Molinetto della Croda, that seem to be emerging straight from the rock face.
Citadella
About 40-minute drive from Treviso and easily accessible by train, Cittadella awaits visitors with its superb and impressive walls. Cittadella is one of the several ancient walled cities near Padua. Cittadella was founded in 1220 to defend against the cities of Vicenza and Treviso.
It features a defensive castle walkway with an intact pathway. The eastern entrance, known as Porta Treviso, includes a keep that was originally about 23 meters high. In 1251, the "Torre di Malta" (Tower of Malta) was constructed by Ezzelino III of Romano as a prison for enemies. In 1406, Venice gained control of Cittadella and governed it until 1797. Go towards the historic centre and virtually travel back to the Middle Ages in this walled enclosure with a perimeter of 1,461 metres. Thanks to major restoration works, today you can access the top panoramic terrace and explore the entire wall walk.
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