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Treviso - Monument to Senator Agostino Onigo
The Province of Treviso is still called by its ancient name “Marca”, a medieval term used to indicate the border lands that during the First World War were the backdrop to heroic events.
An area marked by the waters of the Piave, Sile and Livenza rivers with their charming fluvial landscapes that intermingle with pretty hills and flourishing fields dotted with elegant stately homes. A land where the capital -Treviso- is declaimed by poets as “città cortese” (courteous city) with a peaceful and calm atmosphere, which induced the Venetian aristocrats –of the 18th century to choose the Treviso area as theri ideal holday location.
The Sile Regional Park has a strong impact. It spreads along the whole length of the river where it is possible to find different landscapes: humid and marshy areas close to the water-head, tortuous and rough parts near the capital and lagoon landscapes near the mouth of the river. The diversity of landscapes and ecosystems is the perfect habitat for a rich variety of avifauna and wonderful little nature oases like the one in Cervara. A spiritual captivation felt also in the old small towns with many interesting traces of ancient times. The north-west area is characterised by various peaks that slowly turn into green hills with vineyards and olive groves. Amongst these is the Montello peak, a mountain of glacial origin that is totally covered with oak trees, a charming landscape that treasures many memories.
The Altopiano del Consiglio, rich in thick woods is also known as “Bosco della Serenissim” (woods of the Serenissima) since it was the main source of wood for building the Repubic’s ships. The north part of Marca, where the Piave marks the border with the Belluno area, is a land of wine, with long rows of vineyards covering the vast majority of the area and remarkable wineries in Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
The landscape of the eastern area is characterised by large woods, water courses, vineyards and traces of the history that has left its mark on these places.
Treviso is a peaceful oasis where it is possible to take a peaceful walk admiring the sober elegance that characterises every corner of the “città cortese”.
I n the city centre the Cathedral, surrounded by strong walls, is a wonderful example of a complex stratification of architectonical styles, due to numerous restorations effectuated over the centuries. Borgo Cavour leads to the Luigi Bailo Civic Museum which has an archaeological collection, an interesting art-gallery with pieces by great Venetian artists, and a Collection of Modern Art.
Outside the city the elegance continues with the villas of the period of the Serenissima. Along the Terraglio river towards Mestre there are a number of villas: Villa Fabrizi Franchetti, a Venetian style aristocratic mansion surrounded by a wonderful park; Villa Taverna with a beautiful Italian style garden; Villa Trevisanato sits in the green of a small wood, it is an example of the harmonious landscapes designed by the architect Antonio Caregaro Negrin; and Villa Furlanis, based on a design by Palladio.
The past has left its mark all over the province, and there are many cultural routes to take you on a journey into the past, through the places marked by the Great War, the architecture of the Renaissance and Middle Ages, right back to relics of the Roman domination.
That is the reason why, for instance, the small town of Asolo is defined the “city of a hundred of landscapes”. There are many treasures in the surrounding landscape: the gentle, flourishing nature, the mosaic of century-old woods, large vineyards and olive groves interspersed with monumental structures such as the Fortress, the Castello della Regina Corsaro. There are also many Renaissance buildings such as Villa Contarini degli Armeni; the Casa Longobarda (Asolo); Villa Rovero (San Zenone degli Ezzelini) and Villa di Maser, by Palladio, with the Tempietto.
You cannot miss a visit to Possagno, dominated by the majestic Temple, dedicated to its most distinguished citizen -the great Canova- and the Gipsotheca (collection of plaster casts) that exhibits some of its masterpieces.
Towards the south-west area is Riese Pio X with the wonderful Villa Zorzi Gradenigo Venier and the Birth Place of San Pio X. Sober and elegant the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, then there is the Cathedral of Castelfranco Veneto which preserves an interesting artwork by Giorgione.
Near Vedelago there is one of the most beautiful buildings designed by Andrea Palladio, Villa Emo, with two barchesse (rural buildings) with eleven arches each. Ca’ Corner della Regina, the mansion of Caterina Corsaro in the 16th century- is impressive, as is the Barchessa di Villa Pola Pomini. In Badoere it is well worth visiting the large Piazza del Mercato, more commonly known as the Rotonda di Badoere with its numerous arches set in semicircle.
Monte Grappa, Montello and Piave were the scenes of heroic battles that checked the advance of the Austro-Hungarian troops during the Great War. Visiting these places helps us to understand the drama and the suffering of the First World War, when many men lost their lives. The corpses preserved in the Italian and French war memorials and in the British Cemetery help keep their memory alive.. The northern Marca is mainly famous for its wine production.
The Conegliano and Valdobbianese areas are home to flourishing vineyards of the renowned Prosecco. The wonderful landscape offered by this land is ideal for the Wine Routes, along which you can taste good wine while admiring the area’s beautiful scenery. The Cathedral of Conegliano, with the Birth place of Giambattista Cima is well worth a visit.
Unspolied hillsides, plains and rivers: this is the landscape offered by the Treviso area to those who are coming here for a holiday.
The peaks of Grappa and Montello are an excellent start for those who want to wheel in the air with hang-gliding or paragliding. If you are not an expert you can go to a specialised centre and live this experience with an experienced flying instructor. There are also perfect places for climbing, and here again you can ask for an experienced Alpine guide to try this irresistible and enriching sport, even if you are not skilled climbers.
You can also choose to explore these wonderful mountains with hiking routes, for all levels.
Nordic walking, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking are other ideas for exploring the mountain, having fun and being healthy. The province of Treviso is the paradise of bicycle racing. There are many routes to choose from according to the desired distance and difficulty level.
The various feasts celebrated in the area valorise the area’s exquisite flavours. First of all there is the renowned radicchio that characterises many first courses dishes, and is a pleasant side for meat courses. The most common is the red radicchio of Treviso, then there is the exquisite Variegato di Castelfranco, with its light colour and characteristic flower shape. The excellent white asparagus of Sile and the tasty mushrooms of Montello are other common ingredients.
There are many remarkable dairy products: Montasio, Moesin, Bastardo del Grappa, Inbriago, Morlacco, varied flavours to satisfy any foodie. Then, there are the great cold cuts, achieved through a skilled treatment of local meats: Lengual, special pork sausage made with pork corned tongue; soppressa, which can be eaten raw, or grilled; and ossocollo, to serve sliced as appetiser.
Amongst the desserts are: pinza, a cake with the rich aromas of old rustic tradition; Fregolotta, with almonds, butter and eggs or the exquisite Tiramisù. Strong flavours that can be intensified with a glass of Manzoni, Boschera, Torchiato, Malbech or Prosecco of Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
A glass of grappa or bitter liqueur, regular or with herbs, is the best way to complete this mix of unique and genuine flavours.
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