Treviso

Like Venice, Trevosp is filled with canals and surrounded by two rivers—hence its nickname, Cittą d'Acqua, or "City of Water." The two rivers, Sile and Botteniga, give rise to many canals throughout the town—though it's not quite in the league of Venice. Lodging is expensive, but it is worth stopping by for the boat trips down the river, as well as viewing the frescoes that gave rise to Treviso's other nickname: the Cittą Dipinta, or "painted [i.e., frescoed] city." An itinerary at the APT office in Piazza dei Signori discusses the extensive frescos at the city's three churches.

Transportation
Take a Lamarc Trevigiani bus from nearby towns or an ACTV bus from Venice. Alternatively, take a train from Venice, Padua, and a few other major cities.

Sights
Fashion was practically born here, since Benetton was founded in Treviso. If you came for shopping, you'll definitely get your fill.

The seven-domed Duomo includes a Capella Malchiostro with paintings by Titian and others. The Museo Civico contains more Titian works, and archeological artifacts discovered in the town. Meanwhile, Palazzo dei Trecento, in the Piazza dei Signori, is a palace that was restored/rebuilt after being bombed during a WWII air raid on Good Friday, 1944. Also, several villas by Palladio can be toured nearby.

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