With the arrival of summer, weekends are an opportunity to take a short break and break up the week by taking some time away from the chaos of the city. Are you looking for an alternative destination that allows you to spend a few days in peace and quiet? Well, Treviso could be a great option.
A city and a region suspended between history and culture, nature and food and wine, the Treviso area is a destination that will teach you the "good life." The waters of the Piave, Sile, and Livenza rivers offer a panorama of river landscapes, rolling green hills, and endless countryside interspersed with stately villas and villages. Indeed, this stretch of Veneto, due to its natural beauty, became a holiday destination for the Venetian aristocracy.
Veneto is much more than Venice: it boasts an extraordinary region waiting to be discovered. A single weekend won't be enough; with many last-minute vacations and short-term rental apartments, you can explore and visit the Veneto region and its hidden gems.
What to see and do on a weekend in Treviso
If you love the tranquility and calm of small towns, you'll fall in love with the serenity and understated elegance of the city of Treviso. Here, life flows slowly and peacefully: in the so-called courtly city, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through a historic center crisscrossed by canals, traversing many charming city views and walking along the Roman city walls. A speaking historic center, it tells its story and expresses its essence authentically. With canals intertwining within the city, it's possible to find a historic center that stays cool even in summer.
Enjoy a coffee in Piazza dei Signori while gazing at the magnificent, crenellated Palazzo dei Trecento, with its vaulted porticoes, the seat of municipal assemblies. The Palazzo del Podestà with its Torre del Comune, while just a few meters away you'll find one of Treviso's most iconic features, the Fontana delle Tette (Fountain of Tits). A bust of a woman dating back to 1559, from whose breasts red and white wine flowed in honor of each new Podestà, from which citizens could drink unceasingly for three days of celebration.
The cathedral is a complex that maintains its elegance through the diverse styles that animate it. Don't just admire it from the outside: inside, it housesAnnunciation , a truly spectacular work. Then, stroll under the Calamaggiore arcades, discover the historic buildings, mills, and trees lining the city center's main streets, where you can relax when the summer temperatures are unrelenting.
Don't miss a stop at the Pescheria, the small island where the fish market is held. You can shop as if you were a local, prepare fresh seafood dishes in your short-term rental apartment, and enjoy an evening your way. If you love the tranquility of authentic historic centers, Treviso will captivate you.
Treviso: a region to discover
From Treviso, you can set off on an excursion into the surrounding countryside: the green hills that follow the course of the Sile River offer opportunities to explore wetlands and lagoons. To see the splendid Travisan villas, simply take the route from here to Mestre, passing Villa Albrizzi Franchetti, Villa Taverna, Villa Trevisanato , and Villa Furlanis, all designed by Palladio. If you're an art lover, you can't miss Possagno, home to Antonio Canova's Temple and the Plaster Cast Gallery, which displays other of his works.
In summer, when the weather is nice and allows for outdoor trips, you can't miss a visit:
- On the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene;
- To the famous Prosecco hills where splendid landscapes, superlative wine and relaxation await you.
- Then continue the mountain walk towards Montello, the Coniglio Plateau and Monte Grappa.
Conegliano offers unique views and countless sights to see, including a stroll through the woods of Molinetto della Croda in Refrontolo, a visit to the medieval castle of Conegliano, a trip to the Revine Lakes , and finally a stroll along the banks of the Piave River for a refreshing break. Furthermore, in this area you'll find many organized itineraries immersed in greenery, where you can retrace some of the key stages of the Great War and its heroic battles.
Sleeping, dreaming, Treviso
Treviso invites you to slow down, to appreciate the small details, to enjoy a summer that doesn't require long journeys to be memorable. It's the perfect destination for a relaxing city break, where culture, nature, and flavors meet.
And the great thing is, you can choose how and where to experience it: renting a short-term apartment gives you the freedom to organize each day according to your desires. Perhaps choosing Treviso as your base, or staying in one of the nearby cities like Venice, Padua, or Vicenza, and discovering a new glimpse of the most authentic Veneto every day.
Whether you want to relax among the arcades of Treviso or sip a glass of Prosecco in the hills, treat yourself to a rejuvenating break this summer, away from the hustle and bustle yet close to everything that truly matters. Book one of our apartmentsonline, smart and easy, and enjoy the pleasures of Veneto.
