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[[File:20050528-024-treviso-signori.jpg|thumb|300px|right|alt=Treviso view|Piazza dei Signori]]
'''Treviso''' is a medium-sized town located in North Eastern Italy, with a population of around 80,000.


==History==
[[File:20050528-024-treviso-signori.jpg|thumb|200px|right|alt=Treviso view|Piazza dei Signori]]
'''Treviso''' is a city and commune in Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Treviso. The municipality has 82,206 inhabitants (2008), of whose about 3,000 live within the Venetian walls (le Mura), that is, the historical and monumental centre. Around 80,000 live in the urban centre proper. The city hinterland has a population of approximately 170,000.


''Fixme: la parte storica e' presa di brutto da Wikipedia. Pregasi adattare agli standard di Couchwiki''
==Couchsurfing==


Tarvisium, then a city of the Veneti, became a ''municipium'' in 89 BC after the Romans added Cisalpine Gaul to their dominions.  After the fall of the Roman Empire, Treviso was part of the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna, then a Lombard ducal seat. Charlemagne made it the capital of a border March, i.e., the ''Marca Trevigiana,'' which lasted for several centuries.
As of September 2010, there are more than 150 CSers in Treviso. The local CS group (counting 202 members as of September 16, 2010) organises meetings and activities, in close collaboration with the [[Vicenza]] and [[Padova]] communities.
 
[[File:Treviso204.jpg|thumb|left|250px|City walls.]]
 
Several seignories dominated the city in the Middle ages, then the city gave itself to the Republic of Venice, becoming the first notable mainland possession of the Serenissima.
 
Treviso was taken in 1797 by the French, whose  domination lasted until the defeat of Napoleon, after which it passed to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eventually,  Treviso was annexed with the rest of [[Veneto]] to the Kingdom of Italy in 1866. 
 
At the end of the Second World War, it suffered an Allied bombing on 7 April 1944. A large part of the medieval parts of the city center including part of the Palazzo dei Trecento (then rebuilt) were destroyed, causing the deaths of over 7,000 people.
 
 
==Couchsurfing in Treviso==
 
As of January 2010, there are more than 150 CouchSurfers in Treviso and nearby municipalities. The local CS community organises meetings and activities, especially in joint-venture with the [[Vicenza]] and [[Padova]] communities.


===Meetings===
===Meetings===


''Fixme: is there any weekly/monthly meeting? CS zone?''
Local informal meetings are usually held on the 3 and 23 of the month, when local members and their guests unite, usually at the [http://tinyurl.com/22pk2oj ''Ombreria'']. Other typical activities include meeting in the main squares to drink ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritz spritz]'', the local cocktail, and talk, pizza meetings or dinners at CS hosts' houses. Other CS events include tours of the nearby cities with lunch/pic-nic or attending major and lesser events in the [[Veneto]] area (such as the ''White nights'', with free concerts and exhibitions).  
 
Local '''meetings''' are usually held informally once or more times a week in presence of guests of the local members. Typical activities include meeting in the central squares to drink '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spritz spritz]''', the local cocktail and talk, '''pizza''' meetings or '''dinners''' at hosts' houses. Other CS/HC events include tours of the nearby cities with lunch/pic-nics or attending at big and not big events in the [[Veneto]] area (such as for ''White nights'', free concerts and exhibitions).
 
Ask to your host to keep you updated about local meetings through the local CS groups ([http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=228 Veneto], [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=7588 Treviso]). You can also check the '''[http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9o0tb8rrbkkfrkab6i0p90uphg%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Europe/Rome CS Veneto Google Calendar]''': the local community keeps it updated with all the upcoming events!
Also, it might be a good idea to contact one or two active members through CS to know if there is anything going on.


Please, ask your host to keep you updated about local meetings through the local CS groups ([http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=228 Veneto], [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=7588 Treviso]). You can also check the [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9o0tb8rrbkkfrkab6i0p90uphg%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=Europe/Rome CS Veneto Google Calendar]: the local community keeps it updated with all the upcoming events!
Also, it might be a good idea to contact one or two active CS members to know if there is anything going on those days.


===Emergency couch===
===Emergency couch===
In case you find yourself in an emergency situation like your planned host is not reacheable, the hostel is full, or something similar ('''not''' because you did not properly search for a couch), you will find some help on the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=11618 Veneto SOS Group].
In case you should find yourself in an emergency situation like your expected host not being reachable, the hostel being full, or anything of the kind, (BUT NOT because you did not properly search for a couch), you will find some help on the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=11618 Veneto SOS Group].


 
==Get in==
==Getting to Treviso==


===By plane===
===By plane===


''Fixme: mettere indicazioni su come raggiungere la citta'. C'e' un autobus dal Marco Polo a Treviso?''
Treviso has its own airport, [http://www.trevisoairport.it/tsf/index.jsp?language=en Antonio Canova], pretty close to the [http://www.veniceairport.it/core/index.jsp?language=en Venice Marco Polo] and [http://www.aeroportoverona.it/index_en.asp Verona] airports. If you're arriving from the Marco Polo airport, take a connecting bus to Mestre (Venice mainland station), where you can take a train to Treviso (20 mins. approx.).


Treviso has its own airport [http://www.trevisoairport.it/tsf/index.jsp?language=en Treviso], and it is pretty close to the [http://www.veniceairport.it/core/index.jsp?language=en Venice Marco Polo] and [http://www.aeroportoverona.it/index_en.asp Verona] airports. If you're arriving from Marco Polo airport, take a connecting bus to Mestre (the Venice mainland station) where you can pick up the train.
* Bus from Treviso airport to Treviso centre/train station and the other way around (ACTT bus line no.6): [http://www.actt.it/uploaded_files/Feriali_INV_2009-10_06.pdf Mon. to Sat.] and [http://www.actt.it/uploaded_files/Festivi_INV_2009-10_06.pdf Sun. and national holidays]
 
* Coach Service from Treviso airport to Mestre and Venice - Piazzale Roma and viceversa: [http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&area=23&menuid=36 ATVO]
* Bus from Treviso airport to Treviso train station and viceversa (bus line "ACTT" n. 6): [http://www.actt.it/uploaded_files/fer_inver_08_Linea6.pdf Mondays to Saturdays] and [http://www.actt.it/uploaded_files/fest_inver_08_Linea_06.pdf Sundays and national holidays]
* [http://www.actv.it/pdf/urbano/U-5.pdf Bus service from Venice airport to Venice - Piazzale Roma (ACTV bus line no.5)]
* [http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&area=23&menuid=36 Coach Service Treviso airport]
* [http://www.actv.it/pdf/urbano/U-15.pdf Bus service from Venice airport to Mestre railway station (ACTV bus line no.15)]
* [http://www.actv.it/pdf/U-5.pdf Bus service from Venice airport to Venice - piazzale Roma ("ACTV" bus line n. 5)]
* Bus service from Venice airport to Mestre — railway station ("ACTV" bus line n. 15)
* [http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&area=23&menuid=35 Coach Service Venice Marco Polo airport]
* [http://www.atvo.it/index.php?lang=en&area=23&menuid=35 Coach Service Venice Marco Polo airport]


===By car===
===By car===


On the A27 highway "Venezia-Belluno", take exits "Treviso Sud" or "Treviso Nord" and follow signs to city centre.  
On the A27 highway "Venezia-Belluno", take exits "Treviso Sud" (if coming from Venice Mestre) or "Treviso Nord" (if coming from Belluno) and follow the signs leading you to the city centre.
 
Treviso is also connected with Venice through the SS13 "Pontebbana" road, lined by beautiful green landscapes and ancient villas. A very good option for biking fans thinking of cycling holidays in the north-east of Italy.


===By train===
===By train===


Treviso can be reached in 30 minutes from Venice for about 2,40 €. [[Padova]] is 50 minutes away. Travellers from most parts of Italy would have to change at Mestre, taking the line Venezia-Udine.
Treviso can be reached in 30-35 minutes from Venice for €2,35. [[Padova]] is 50-60 minutes away. Travellers from most parts of Italy would have to change at Venice Mestre station, taking the line ''Venezia-Udine'' (about 20 minutes to get to Treviso station).
 
Check the website of [http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html Italian railways] for timetables and fares.
 
==Going around==


Check the website of [http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html italian railways] for shedules and fares.
Discovering the city on foot is very easy. The historic centre is actually quite small: it takes about 20 minutes to cross the walled town from North to South, and about 15 minutes from West to East. Most of the streets are narrow, with plenty of pictoresque alleys in the core of the town.  
 
===By bus===


Treviso is served by a bus transportation system reaching every part of town. Buses are orange (older) or green/grey (newer) single deckers. Bare in mind that after 8:00pm the service is scarce, after 10:00pm is almost non-existent.


==Going around in Treviso==
A 75-minute ''urbano'' ticket costs €1.00, while a ''suburbano'' ticket does €1.30: the first is valid within the municipality of Treviso only, while the second is to be bought when going to some neighbouring municipality (i.e., Paese, Quinto, Preganziol, Silea, Villorba, etc.). A 11-trip ticket can also be bought for €10 (urbano) and €13 (suburbano), with the same duration limit for the single trip.


Treviso's city centre is quite small, so it can be walked easily. It is also a very nice town to be visited by bike.
The ticket must be validated every time you get on a bus, is personal and non-transferable.


===By bus===
Tickets are found in any ''tabaccheria'' (tobacconist) as well as in most kiosks and at the ACTT (the local bus company) office close to the railways station. Tickets can also be bought on the bus for €2.


''Fixme: ci sono biglietti giornalieri? Controllare i prezzi''
Single day (€2.80) and week-end (€2.50) tickets are also availalble, being purchasable at the ACTT office only.


Treviso is served by a bus system, reaching every part of town. Buses are orange, single deck. A 90 minutes ticket costs 1,20 €, while a pass for the whole day costs 5,10 €. There are multirides tickets available, too (check prices and availability on [http://www.actt.it ACTT website]). Tickets are sold at tobacconists, at kiosks,  and at the bus station close to the railways station.
For prices and availability, please check [http://www.actt.it ACTT website].


===By bike===
===By bike===


''Fixme: per i patiti delle due ruote. Mettere qui itinerari ed informazioni in merito.
Cycling through the historic centre is easy, since there are relatively few cars bothering you. However, the bicycle will be really useful when visiting the surroundings or reaching some of the beautiful villas in the countryside.


Inoltre: a Padova hanno un ``progetto bike'' tramite il quale i couchies prendono a prestito una bicicletta da CSer locali. E' possibile fare lo stesso da noi?''
Very worth mentioning is the ''Restera'', a striking route going along the River Sile having already hosted 2 local CS bike events.


More info on more itineraries soon.


Cycling through the center is quite easy, since there are few cars annoying you; but the bicycle will be really useful to visit the surroundings, or to reach some of the villas.
==Visiting==


There's a bicycle way going along the river Sile, (i.e. ''la Restera'').
In the '''centre town''' there is a tourist office (''IAT - Informazioni ed Accoglienza Turistica'', Tourist Reception and Information), located in Via Toniolo, very close to Piazza S.Andrea. It provides information about Treviso and its province as well as guides, maps and brochures in different languages.  


Address: Palazzo Scotti - Via S.Andrea, 3 — Phone: (+39) 0422 547632 — E-mail: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]


==Visiting Vicenza==
'''Working hours''': Mon 9:00am–1:00pm; Tue–Fri 9:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm–6:00pm; Sat 9:00am–1:00pm, 3:00pm–6:00pm; Sun 9:30am–12:30pm, 3:00pm–6:00pm.


[[image:Vicenza mappa bronzea.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Detailed map of Vicenza]]
Inside the '''airport terminal''', at the arrivals, there's an IAT info point with guides, maps and brochures.  
While one day is more than enough to visit the city center, in case you want to see Palladio's villas or the surrounding area you will probably need at least 2-3 days, and a car.
There are two tourist offices ('''APT''') in town: one is in Piazza dei Signori, opposite the Basilica Palladiana; the main one is in piazza Matteotti, just on the right of the entrance of Teatro Olimpico. They provide maps and brochures in different languages, and a lot of information about Vicenza and the whole province.


===Palladio's works===
Address: Via Noalese, 63 — Phone: (+39) 0422 263282 — E-mail: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected].it]
Vicenza is home to twenty-three buildings designed by Palladio. The famous ones include:


* The ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Capra Villa Capra]'' (also known as "La Rotonda"), located just outside the downtown area;
''' Working hours''': Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am–3:00pm, 5:00pm–8:30pm; Tue 12:00pm–3:00pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm; Thu 4:30pm–9:30pm; Sat 12:00pm–3:00pm; close on Sundays.  
* The ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_Palladiana Basilica Palladiana]'', centrally located in Vicenza's Piazza dei Signori, of which Palladio himself said that it might stand comparison with any similar work of antiquity;
* The ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teatro_Olimpico Teatro Olimpico]'', designed for the ''Accademia Olimpica''.  Construction had started on this project when Palladio died in 1580. The wooden scenes are by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincenzo_Scamozzi Scamozzi];
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Chiericati Palazzo Chiericati]'', home of the Town pinacotheca;
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Barbaran_da_Porto Palazzo Barbaran da Porto]'', home of the ''Museo Palladio'';
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_del_Capitaniato Palazzo del Capitaniato]'', home of the Town council;
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Porto_in_Piazza_Castello|''Palazzo Porto in Piazza Castello'']];
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Thiene_Bonin_Longare Palazzo Thiene Bonin Longare]'';
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Thiene Palazzo Thiene]'';
*''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Gazzotti_Grimani Villa Gazzotti Grimani]'', in the nearby Bertesina.


===Churches===
A comprehensive list of the IAT points in the province of Treviso can be found here: [http://turismo.provincia.treviso.it/uffici/dettaglio.asp IAT offices].
*The ''cathedral'', dating from early in the 11th century, and restored in the 13th, 16th, and 19th, possesses numerous pictures and sculptures, nearly all of them by Vicentine artists (Cittadello, Celestia, Liberi, Ruschi).
*The church of ''Araceli'' (1244), by Guarino Guaroini, formerly belonged to the Clarisses, contains statues by Orazio Marinali and Cassetti, and paintings by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiepolo Tiepolo].
*The churches of the ''Carmini'' (1372) and ''St. Catherine'' (1292), formerly belonging to the Humiliati, possess notable pictures.
*''Santa Corona'' (1260) was built by the Dominicans after the death of Ezzelino, and contains pictures by Montagna (''The Magdelene''), Bellini (''Baptism of Christ'') and Veronese.
*''Santa Croce'' (1179)
*''SS. Felice and Fortunato'' (8th century)
*''SS. Filippo and Giacomo'' (12th century)
*''S. Lorenzo of the Friars Minor'' (1280), in the Gothic style, contains the tombs of many illustrious Vicentines.
*In the cloister of ''S. Maria of the Servites'' (1319) took place the miracles of St. Philip Benizi de Damiani.


===Secular buildings and others===
===Guides===
*Villa Valmarana "ai Nani", belonging to the Valmarana family and taking its name from the statues of dwarves (''nani'') which decorate its garden wall; frescoes by Tiepolos.
*The ''Torre Bissara'' (clock tower) (1224-1446).
*The ''Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana'', public library founded by Count Giovanni M. Bertolo.
*''Casa Pigafetta'', house of the historian travelmate of Ferdinando Magellano.
*The ''Pinacoteca Civica'' houses mainly Vicentine paintings in the Palladian [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palazzo_Chiericati Palazzo Chiericati].
* ''corso Palladio''
* ''piazza Matteotti''
* ''contrà Porti''
* ''ponte degli Angeli''


===Parks===
Guides are available in different languages at the IAT points in Via S.Andrea, 3 and at the Airport terminal (see the [[Treviso#Visiting_Treviso|Visiting Treviso]] section).
* ''giardini Salvi''
* ''parco Querini''


===Nearbies===
===Nearbies===
We strongly recommend visits to nearbies [[Bassano del Grappa]] and Marostica (reachable by car or bus), and to [[Padova]], [[Verona]] and [[Treviso]] (by car, train or bus); [[Venice]] is just an hour away by train.


We strongly recommend visiting nearby [[Asolo]] (reachable by car or bus), [[Castelfranco]] (by car, train or bus), [[Conegliano]] (same), and [[Portobuffolè]] (by car or bus), all found in the province of Treviso within 35–40 km from the capital.


==Guides==
Also well worth a visit are the towns of [[Padova]], [[Verona]], and [[Vicenza]] (by car, train or bus); [[Venice]] is just 30–35 minutes away by train.
Free brochures about Vicenza can be found at the Tourist Information Centers.
Other useful guides:
* "Vicenza and its Province: The city and the village of Andrea Palladio", published by the Touring Club of Italy.
* If you're an architect or architecture student, Caroline Constant's "The Palladio Guide" is an indispensable companion.
* Jonathan Buckley and Hilary Robinson's "Venice: The Rough Guide" has 15 pages of sightseeing and practical information for Vicenza and its immediate surroundings
* Dorling Kindersley's "Venice & the Veneto Eyewitness Guide" and Fodor's "Exploring Venice" have enough information (about five pages each) for daytrippers.
 


==Internet==
==Internet==
As of May 2009, a free wi-fi service is available in Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Matteotti.
At the Bertoliana public library (contrà Riale, close to Corso Palladio), and in most of the other Vicenza's libraries, there's public access to the Internet. Same for the Informagiovani agency, at Ponte degli Angeli.
==Eating out==
* Cheap and tasty ''Napoli'''s pizza can be found at Vittorio's, close to Porta Monte, right in front of the new tribunal.
* Just behind the Porta Castello door there's a selfservice restaurant, usually offering cheap buffet in the evening (no meat).


...
There are several Internet points in the town. A comprehensive list can be found here: [http://maps.google.it/maps?hl=it&source=hp&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=internet+point+treviso&fb=1&gl=it&hq=internet+point&hnear=treviso&view=text&ei=C41MS-XeMM_FsgapyoCDDA&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=more-results&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQtQMwAA Google Maps - Internet Points in Treviso]


Two of the city library sites are provided with free wireless connection only available for library members:


==Alternative accomodation==
'''Ex-GIL''' - Via Luigi Giacomelli, 10; phone: 0422 658351; Internet availability: Mon–Fri 9:00am–7:30pm; Sat 9:00am–12:30pm; 10 terminals available; printing service available.


If you are unable to find a couch to crash on, we suggest you to check the availability of the only [http://www.ostellovicenza.com/index.htm Vicenza City Hostel], located in Via Giuriolo 9, close to Matteotti Square (''piazza Matteotti'') - 20 minutes walking from train station. It offers beds and breakfast with prices starting from 20.00€ and it's located at the very entrance of the ancient city centre.  
'''Sant'Antonino''' - Via S. Antonino, 192; phone: 0422 545342; Internet availability: Tue–Fri 3:00pm–6:00pm; 6 terminals available; printing service not available.


==Emergency==


==In case of emergency==
[[Image:Signs_-_SOS_Emergency_Telephone.jpg|110px|right|]]
[[Image:Signs_-_SOS_Emergency_Telephone.jpg|110px|left|]]


* '''Generale emergency''': 113 (national)
* '''Police''': 113 (national) - (+39) 0422 577111 (Questura di Treviso - Via Carlo Alberto, 37)  
* '''Police''': 112 (national) - (+39) 0444 337511 (Questura di Vicenza, viale Mazzini 213)  
* '''Carabinieri''' (other police militia): 112 (national)  
* '''Medical emergency''': 118 (national)
* '''Medical emergency''': 118  
* '''Hospital''': (+39) 0444 753111 (via Rodolfi 37, Vicenza)
* '''Hospital''': (+39) 0422-3221 (Piazza Ospedale, 1)
* '''Duty doctor''': (+39) 0444 567228
* '''Duty doctor''': (+39) 0422 405100
* '''Fire brigade''': 115 (national)
* '''Fire brigade''': 115 (national)


== External links ==


==External links==
* [http://www.bookmarca.it/ Bookmarca] Portal carried out by the Public Library of Treviso on websites relating with Treviso and the territory of the province of Treviso
 
* [http://www.comune.treviso.it/ Official site]
* [http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/veneto/vicenza_villas.html Interesting info about some of the interesting place in Vicenza and around]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/7266118@N06/sets/72157607862794069/ Free photos of Treviso]
* [http://www.villeagricole.com/eng/ville_venete_alfabetico.htm List of Vicenza's villas]
* [http://www.trevisoinfo.it/bed_and_breakfasts.htm Bed & Breakfasts in the province of Treviso]
* [http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/vicenza-sightseeing.htm Short guide to Vicenza]
* [http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/vicenza-practical-information.htm Practicalities about Vicenza]
* [http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/Italy/Italy-sightseeing-Guide:-Things-to-do-in-Vicenza/354 Things to do in Vicenza]
 
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Treviso view
Piazza dei Signori

Treviso is a city and commune in Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Treviso. The municipality has 82,206 inhabitants (2008), of whose about 3,000 live within the Venetian walls (le Mura), that is, the historical and monumental centre. Around 80,000 live in the urban centre proper. The city hinterland has a population of approximately 170,000.

Couchsurfing

As of September 2010, there are more than 150 CSers in Treviso. The local CS group (counting 202 members as of September 16, 2010) organises meetings and activities, in close collaboration with the Vicenza and Padova communities.

Meetings

Local informal meetings are usually held on the 3 and 23 of the month, when local members and their guests unite, usually at the Ombreria. Other typical activities include meeting in the main squares to drink spritz, the local cocktail, and talk, pizza meetings or dinners at CS hosts' houses. Other CS events include tours of the nearby cities with lunch/pic-nic or attending major and lesser events in the Veneto area (such as the White nights, with free concerts and exhibitions).

Please, ask your host to keep you updated about local meetings through the local CS groups (Veneto, Treviso). You can also check the CS Veneto Google Calendar: the local community keeps it updated with all the upcoming events! Also, it might be a good idea to contact one or two active CS members to know if there is anything going on those days.

Emergency couch

In case you should find yourself in an emergency situation like your expected host not being reachable, the hostel being full, or anything of the kind, (BUT NOT because you did not properly search for a couch), you will find some help on the Veneto SOS Group.

Get in

By plane

Treviso has its own airport, Antonio Canova, pretty close to the Venice Marco Polo and Verona airports. If you're arriving from the Marco Polo airport, take a connecting bus to Mestre (Venice mainland station), where you can take a train to Treviso (20 mins. approx.).

By car

On the A27 highway "Venezia-Belluno", take exits "Treviso Sud" (if coming from Venice Mestre) or "Treviso Nord" (if coming from Belluno) and follow the signs leading you to the city centre.

Treviso is also connected with Venice through the SS13 "Pontebbana" road, lined by beautiful green landscapes and ancient villas. A very good option for biking fans thinking of cycling holidays in the north-east of Italy.

By train

Treviso can be reached in 30-35 minutes from Venice for €2,35. Padova is 50-60 minutes away. Travellers from most parts of Italy would have to change at Venice Mestre station, taking the line Venezia-Udine (about 20 minutes to get to Treviso station).

Check the website of Italian railways for timetables and fares.

Going around

Discovering the city on foot is very easy. The historic centre is actually quite small: it takes about 20 minutes to cross the walled town from North to South, and about 15 minutes from West to East. Most of the streets are narrow, with plenty of pictoresque alleys in the core of the town.

By bus

Treviso is served by a bus transportation system reaching every part of town. Buses are orange (older) or green/grey (newer) single deckers. Bare in mind that after 8:00pm the service is scarce, after 10:00pm is almost non-existent.

A 75-minute urbano ticket costs €1.00, while a suburbano ticket does €1.30: the first is valid within the municipality of Treviso only, while the second is to be bought when going to some neighbouring municipality (i.e., Paese, Quinto, Preganziol, Silea, Villorba, etc.). A 11-trip ticket can also be bought for €10 (urbano) and €13 (suburbano), with the same duration limit for the single trip.

The ticket must be validated every time you get on a bus, is personal and non-transferable.

Tickets are found in any tabaccheria (tobacconist) as well as in most kiosks and at the ACTT (the local bus company) office close to the railways station. Tickets can also be bought on the bus for €2.

Single day (€2.80) and week-end (€2.50) tickets are also availalble, being purchasable at the ACTT office only.

For prices and availability, please check ACTT website.

By bike

Cycling through the historic centre is easy, since there are relatively few cars bothering you. However, the bicycle will be really useful when visiting the surroundings or reaching some of the beautiful villas in the countryside.

Very worth mentioning is the Restera, a striking route going along the River Sile having already hosted 2 local CS bike events.

More info on more itineraries soon.

Visiting

In the centre town there is a tourist office (IAT - Informazioni ed Accoglienza Turistica, Tourist Reception and Information), located in Via Toniolo, very close to Piazza S.Andrea. It provides information about Treviso and its province as well as guides, maps and brochures in different languages.

Address: Palazzo Scotti - Via S.Andrea, 3 — Phone: (+39) 0422 547632 — E-mail: [email protected]

Working hours: Mon 9:00am–1:00pm; Tue–Fri 9:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm–6:00pm; Sat 9:00am–1:00pm, 3:00pm–6:00pm; Sun 9:30am–12:30pm, 3:00pm–6:00pm.

Inside the airport terminal, at the arrivals, there's an IAT info point with guides, maps and brochures.

Address: Via Noalese, 63 — Phone: (+39) 0422 263282 — E-mail: [email protected]

Working hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am–3:00pm, 5:00pm–8:30pm; Tue 12:00pm–3:00pm, 4:30pm–9:30pm; Thu 4:30pm–9:30pm; Sat 12:00pm–3:00pm; close on Sundays.

A comprehensive list of the IAT points in the province of Treviso can be found here: IAT offices.

Guides

Guides are available in different languages at the IAT points in Via S.Andrea, 3 and at the Airport terminal (see the Visiting Treviso section).

Nearbies

We strongly recommend visiting nearby Asolo (reachable by car or bus), Castelfranco (by car, train or bus), Conegliano (same), and Portobuffolè (by car or bus), all found in the province of Treviso within 35–40 km from the capital.

Also well worth a visit are the towns of Padova, Verona, and Vicenza (by car, train or bus); Venice is just 30–35 minutes away by train.

Internet

There are several Internet points in the town. A comprehensive list can be found here: Google Maps - Internet Points in Treviso

Two of the city library sites are provided with free wireless connection only available for library members:

Ex-GIL - Via Luigi Giacomelli, 10; phone: 0422 658351; Internet availability: Mon–Fri 9:00am–7:30pm; Sat 9:00am–12:30pm; 10 terminals available; printing service available.

Sant'Antonino - Via S. Antonino, 192; phone: 0422 545342; Internet availability: Tue–Fri 3:00pm–6:00pm; 6 terminals available; printing service not available.

Emergency

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  • Police: 113 (national) - (+39) 0422 577111 (Questura di Treviso - Via Carlo Alberto, 37)
  • Carabinieri (other police militia): 112 (national)
  • Medical emergency: 118
  • Hospital: (+39) 0422-3221 (Piazza Ospedale, 1)
  • Duty doctor: (+39) 0422 405100
  • Fire brigade: 115 (national)

External links

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