Treviso is a town of 86,113 inhabitants in the province of Treviso, in Veneto, Italy. It is the capital of its province.
The municipality covers 55.5 km², with a density of 1,552 inhabitants per km².
The nearest airport is Treviso (TSF), about 5 km away as the crow flies.
Things to see in Treviso
- Treviso and its canalsVillages
Canals, frescoes and Prosecco
Treviso is a small, elegant city of canals, arcades and frescoed façades, wrapped in Venetian walls. Quieter than Venice, it is the home of tiramisù and the capital of the Prosecco country.
What to see
Walk along the canals of the Cagnan and the Buranelli, with water wheels and the island of the fish market. Piazza dei Signori with the Palazzo dei Trecento is the heart of the town. The church of San Nicolò has frescoes by Tomaso da Modena, including the first known painting of a man wearing glasses. The cathedral, the Bailo museum and the walls with their gates complete a relaxed visit.
Food
Tiramisù, born here, radicchio rosso di Treviso in risotto or grilled, and Prosecco from the hills to the north.
Around Treviso
The Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO site, Asolo and Castelfranco Veneto, birthplace of Giorgione. Venice is 30 minutes by train, and Treviso Canova airport is 3 km from the centre.
Treviso on the map
Nearby towns
Where to stay in and around Treviso
Tours and activities nearby
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