Tiramisu, the best dessert in Treviso
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One of the most loved desserts in the world, tiramisu became popular in Treviso in the 1960s. It’s name derives from the Treviso dialect phrase “tirame sù”, which means “I need a boost, recharge my body”. ‘Tiramisù’ is one of the five internationally best known Italian words. But according to one of the many legends, […]
Asolo, the city of the Hundred Horizons
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One of Italy’s most charming historic centres and one of the “Borghi più belli d’Italia” (Italy’s club of most beautiful villages and hamlets), Asolo was dubbed the “city of a hundred horizons” by the writer Giosuè Carducci. Indeed, over time, this charming town became a destination not only for travellers but also for poets and […]
Piazza dei Signori in Treviso and the palaces of the seigniory
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Located in the heart of the historic centre, Piazza dei Signori is the city’s most important square, so called because it was the seat of the buildings of Treviso’s ancient seigniory. Today the square, to which the city’s main street, Cal Maggiore, converges, is home to shops, bars, restaurants and the famous pizzeria “Da Pino”, […]
Osteria dalla Gigia, a delightful little place for tasty delicacies
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In the heart of Treviso’s historic centre, just a few steps from Piazza dei Signori, the Osteria dalla Gigia is one of the most loved and appreciated stops by the people of Treviso, especially during their especially during their Sunday walks in the city. Mozzarella in carrozza (nicknamed le “mozza”), small sandwiches with local cured meats, […]
Burano, city of a thousand colours
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Among the top ten most colourful cities in the world, Burano is one of the most evocative and unique Venetian islands. Famous for its lace and colourful houses reflected in the green waters of the canals, it has been home to many famous people and artists such as Baldassare Galuppi, Remigio Barbaro and Pino Donaggio, […]
Jesolo Beach, how about an escape to the sea?
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Jesolo Beach is one of our favourite destinations when we feel like a beach getaway, both in summer and winter. Just 30 minutes from Treviso, adjacent to the Venetian lagoon, the beach is the ideal place to spend a sunny day during the summer season under a beach umbrella a few steps from the shore, […]
The Palladian villas, a UNESCO heritage site
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The wonderful Palladian villas that stand in the middle of truly evocative landscapes, such as the Veneto countryside or a number of small towns. Built by one of the greatest masters of architecture of all time, Andrea Palladio, and dating from the Renaissance period, the villas are a real treasure for the area, so much […]
Prosecco, you need wine to feel better
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Prosecco Superiore is a white wine with an elegant soul and fruity floral aromas. Its history begins in north-eastern Italy, in Conegliano Valdobbiadene, where the grapes that determine its origin have been cultivated for more than three centuries. The production area, the birthplace of Prosecco, comprising 15 municipalities, has been classified by the Ministry of […]
Rialto Bridge, a fabulous view of the Grand Canal
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Built in white Istrian stone towards the end of the 1500s, the Rialto Bridge rises majestically and elegantly over the Grand Canal, enchanting the millions of people who visit Venice. The city’s most beautiful and best known, it is the oldest of four bridges crossing the canal, namely Ponte dell’Accademia, Ponte degli Scalzi and Ponte […]
Bussolai, the biscuits of the Republic of Venice
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Bussolai are typical, much-loved biscuits from the Venetian tradition. They date back to the time of the Republic when, due to their ability to keep and remain soft for a long time, they accompanied fishermen on their sea voyages. Their name derives from the Venetian dialect word “buso”, which means hole and recalls their typical […]