Treviso is oftenoverlooked by visitors heading for its more illustrious neighbour, Venice butit is well worth a visit. It was annexed by the Venetian Republic in 1389, butwas a prominent town long before this, as early as the 8th centuryin fact, when it was minting its own coins. A lack of stone led to the housesbeing decorated with frescoes and give the town a very unique appearance.Couple this with arcaded porticos and arcades over the pavements, plus canalsand you have a very attractive and unusual city. Start your visit in the Piazzadei Signori, Treviso’s main square which is home to the Palazzo dei Trecento(Palace of the 300), hall of the town council which though badly damaged inWWII, has been beautifully restored. A walk down the Calmaggiore, the mainstreet, lined with fine mansions will bring you to the Cathedral of San Pietro,dating from the 12th century, with many later additions andalterations. From here, head to the Piazza del Grano, home to a very livelymarket and to the Pescheria, the fish and produce market. The city has alsoretained many of its defensive walls. A half hour drive will bring you toeither Conegliano or Valdobbiadene, where you will be able to visit a localwinery and get to taste some of the delicious Prosecco produced here.
