Things to do in  Treviso

Treviso is known primarily for its prosecco. The UNESCO-listed hills just north of the city are famous for their prosecco production, and there’s a dedicated wine route that links the Province of Trieste to the official prosecco capital, Valdobbiadene. The city is also the birthplace of the Italian dessert tiramisu.

Yes, Treviso is worth visiting. Often called “little Venice,” the city has lovely canals and romantic architecture—but without the crowds of tourists its neighbor attracts. It’s also easily accessible; it has an airport and a train station, and the city center is compact and walkable.

Visit Treviso to experience an off-the-radar Italian city with famously friendly locals and great food. Treviso is also a good place to go shopping; the city offers a mix of high-end and mainstream shops to suit most fashionistas and is also the birthplace of the Benetton brand.

The city is crisscrossed by canals and by the Cagnan and Sile rivers; combined, these waterways give Treviso lots of appealing waterfront space. The canals near the city’s center (especially the Canale dei Buranelli) are the most picturesque spots, boasting pretty iron bridges that link Renaissance palazzi.

Absolutely. If you talk about Treviso with Italians, you’ll often hear the phrase “che bella città” (“what a beautiful city”). It’s a lovely city by anybody’s standards, with a mix of historic sights and understated charm that satisfies international tourists, Italian visitors, and locals alike.

The two Veneto-region cities both have canals, but that’s where the comparisons end—neither city is better or worse than the other. Venice has the splendor of the Grand Canal, but it also has crowds. Treviso lacks knockout sights like St. Mark’s Square, but it’s also free of huge groups of tourists.