Treviso

Treviso(US:/treɪˈviːzoʊ/tray-VEE-zoh,Italian:[treˈviːzo];Venetian:Trevixo[tɾeˈvizo]) is a city andcomune(municipality) in theVenetoregion of northern Italy. It is the capital of theprovince of Trevisoand the municipality has 85,188 inhabitants (as of December 2023).Some 3,000 live within the Venetian walls (le Mura) or in the historical and monumental center; some 80,000 live in the urban center while the city hinterland has a population of approximately 170,000.
The province is home to the headquarters of clothing retailerBenetton, Sisley, Stefanel,Geox,DiadoraandLotto Sport Italia, appliance makerDe'Longhi, and bicycle makerPinarello.
Treviso is also known for being the original production area ofProseccowine andradicchio,and is thought to have been the origin of the popular Italian desserttiramisù.
Some believe that Treviso derived its name from theCelticword "tarvos" mixed with theLatinending "isium" forming "Tarvisium", of the tarvos. Tarvos means bull in Celtic mythology, though the same word can relate to the lion, or Leo, in Eastern astrology. Others believe it comes from a word from the language of a tribe who first came to Treviso.
Tarvisium, then a city of theVeneti, became amunicipiumin 89 BC after theRomansaddedCisalpine Gaulto their dominions. Citizens were ascribed to the Roman tribe of Claudia. The city lay in proximity of theVia Postumia, which connectedOpitergiumtoAquileia, two major cities of Roman Venetia during Ancient and early medieval times. Treviso is rarely mentioned by ancient writers, althoughPlinywrites of theSilis, that is theSile River, as flowingex montibus Tarvisanis.
During the Roman period, Christianity spread to Treviso. Tradition records that St.Prosdocimus, a Greek who had been ordained bishop bySt. Peter, brought the Catholic faith to Treviso and surrounding areas. By the 4th century, the Christian population grew sufficient to merit a resident bishop. The first documented bishop was John the Piouswho began his episcopacy in 396 AD.
Treviso went through a demographic and economic decline similar to the rest of Italy after the fall of theWestern Empire; however, it was spared byAttila the Hun, and thus, remained an important center during the 6th century. According to tradition, Treviso was the birthplace ofTotila, the leader ofOstrogothsduring theGothic Wars. Immediately after the Gothic Wars, Treviso fell under the ByzantineExarchate of Ravennauntil 568 AD when it was taken by theLombards, who made it one of 36ducalseatsand established an important mint. The latter was especially important during the reign of the last Lombard king,Desiderius, and continued to churn out coins when northern Italy was annexed to theFrankish Empire. People from the city also played a role in the founding ofVenice.
Charlemagnemade it the capital of a border march, i.e. theMarca Trevigiana, which lasted for several centuries.
Treviso joined theLombard League, and gained independence after thePeace of Constance(1183).This lasted until the rise ofseignoriesin northern Italy.In 1214, Treviso was the scene of theCastle of Lovethat turned into a war between Padua and Venice. Among the various families who ruled over Treviso, theDa Romanoreigned from 1237 to 1260. Struggles betweenGuelph and Ghibellinefactions followed, with the first triumphant in 1283 withGherardo III da Camino, after which Treviso experienced significant economic and cultural growth which continued until 1312.Treviso and its satellite cities, includingCastelfranco Veneto(founded by the Trevigiani in contraposition toPadua), had become attractive to neighbouring powers, including theda CarraraandScaligeri. After the fall of the lastCaminesilord,Rizzardo IV, the Marca was the site of continuous struggles and ravages (1329–1388).
Treviso notary and physicianOliviero Forzettawas an avid collector of antiquities and drawings; the collection was published in a catalog in 1369, the earliest such catalog to survive to this day.
After a Scaliger domination in 1329–1339, the city gave itself to theRepublic of Venicein consequence of theScaliger War,becoming the first notable mainland possession of the Serenissima. From 1318 it was also, for a short time, the seat of a university. Venetian rule brought innumerable benefits; however, Treviso necessarily became involved in the wars of Venice. In 1381 the city was given to the duke of Austria, and between 1384 and 1388 it was ruled by the despotic Carraresi.Having returned to Venice, the city was fortified and given a massive line of walls and ramparts, still existing; these were renewed in the following century under the direction ofFra Giocondo, two of the gates being built by the Lombardi. The many waterways were exploited with several waterwheels which mainly powered mills for milling grain produced locally. The waterways were all navigable and "barconi" would arrive from Venice at the Port of Treviso (Porto de Fiera) pay duty and offload their merchandise and passengers along Riviera Santa Margherita. Fishermen were able to bring fresh catch every day to the Treviso fish market, which is held still today on an island connected to the rest of the city by two small bridges at either end.
Treviso was taken in 1797 by the French underMortier, who was made duke of Treviso. French domination lasted until the defeat ofNapoleon, after which it passed to theAustrian Empire. The citizens, still at heart loyal to the fallen Venetian Republic, were displeased with imperial rule and in March 1848, drove out the Austrian garrison. However, after the town was bombarded, the people were compelled to capitulate on the following 14 June. Austrian rule continued until Treviso was annexed with the rest ofVenetoto theKingdom of Italyin 1866.
During World War I, Treviso held a strategic position close to the Austrian front. Just north, theBattle of Vittorio Venetohelped turn the tide of the War.
During World War II, one of severalItalian concentration campswas established for Slovene and Croatian civilians from theProvince of Ljubljanain Monigo, near Treviso. TheMonigo campwas disbanded with the Italian capitulation in 1943.
The citysuffered several bombing raids during World War II.A large part of the medieval structures of the city center were destroyed—including part of thePalazzo dei Trecento, later rebuilt—causing the death of about 1,600 people.
In January 2005, a bomb enclosed in a candy egg and attributed to the so-calledItalian Unabomberdetonated on a Treviso street.
Treviso stands at the confluence ofBottenigawith theSile,30 kilometres (19 miles) north of Venice, 50 km (31 mi) east of Vicenza, 40 km (25 mi) north-east of Padua, and 120 km (75 mi) south ofCortina d'Ampezzo. The city is situated some 15 km (9 mi) south-west the right bank of thePiave River, on the plain between theGulf of Veniceand theAlps.
Climate in Treviso has mild differences between highs and lows, and has adequate rainfall year-round.  TheKöppen Climate Classificationsubtype for this climate is "Cfa" (temperateHumid subtropical climate).
As early as1231the city was looking for a doctor able to teach a course in Treviso, but it was not until 1269 that the canon Florio de' Dovari ofCremonawas appointed, probably the first professor of law. In 1313–1314, it is recorded that the municipality guaranteed the presence of two Law professors, an ordinary and an extraordinary one, a third professor to teach Canonic Law and a fourth to teach medicine. Even though the city had its own university in the Middle Ages, only in recent times theUniversity of Padua,Ca' Foscariand theIUAV of Veniceestablished their own university campuses, giving once again the status of "university city" to Treviso. Classes are held at the former hospital of Battuti and the former Military District. In 2015 theUniversity IUAVof Venice closed its campuses in Treviso, moving its degree courses to Venice.
In Treviso there are several high schools. There is the "Liceo ginnasio stataleAntonio Canova" institute that includes theclassicalandlinguistichigh school, the "Liceoduca degli abruzzi" institute that includes thescientific lyceum, thelinguistic lyceumand thehuman and social sciences lyceum.
In Treviso there are also technical institutes such as the "Max Plank" school institute with computer science, electronics, automation courses.
There is also no shortage ofprivate schoolsin the city such as the "collegio vescovile Pio X", or the "Istituto Canossiano Madonna del Grappa".
The public library has five locations, three of which are located in the city center.There are also some private foundations, such as the documentation center of the Fondazione Benetton Studi e Ricerche with a library annex,at Palazzo Caotorta, the Biblioteca Capitolare and the Biblioteca del Seminario. The Liceo Canova also has an interesting library on the ground floor of its main headquarters, in Via San Teonisto.
In addition to various museums, the city also offers important exhibition areas such asPalazzo dei Trecento, the city council's headquarters, Ca' dei Carraresi, owned by the Fondazione Cassamarca, and Palazzo Bomben, the headquarters of the Fondazione Benetton Studi e Ricerche.
Going in order, the most typical appetizer is thesoppressa, a soft cured meat cut into thick slices, usually accompanied bypolentaand radicchio. Among the first courses, the "risi" (with liver or accompanied by seasonal vegetables such as asparagus, radicchio, peas or "bisi"...) and soups (in particular the simple capon broth with tortellini, the bean soup and the sopa coada) can be mentioned. As for the main course, feathered game and poultry stand out: roasted guinea fowl with "pevarada" (a sauce made with liver and anchovy paste), boiled chicken, goose (often seasoned with celery), spit roasted duck and capon stew.
There is also fresh-water fish and in particular eel, "bisatto" in dialect, fried or stewed with polenta, fresh-water shrimp, trout and codfish (in Treviso and in the Triveneto commonly called "baccalà"). Even vegetables are often protagonists of the Trevisan table, and in particular, the famous Red Radicchio of Treviso. Although the province is rich in cheeses (Montasio,Asiago,Taleggio,Morlacco), the most typical is perhaps the soft Casatella of Treviso, a fresh cheese with protected designation of origin status prepared with pasteurized cow's milk.
Among the most cultivated fruits in the province are the Marrone of Combai, cherries, especially from the Hills of Asolo, and grapes. The most characteristic dessert is definitely theTiramisù, which according to the tradition was prepared for the first time in the restaurant "Alle Beccherie".Other desserts that can be cited are the "Fregolotta" cake and seasonal desserts such as frittelle,crostoliand castagnole for Carnival, the Easter "fugassa con le mandorle", the Favette dei Morti. The most famous white wine is certainlyProsecco, and in addition to it, the Tocai, the Verduzzo and those made with white, grey Pinot andChardonnaygrapes as far as white wines are concerned andCabernet,Merlot,Pinot noirandRabosoas far as red wines are concerned.
In Treviso, artisanal production ofceramicsandporcelainis widespread, as well as the processing of straw and wicker. In Treviso, in the past,Dal Negro, a company producingplaying cards, was founded and had its headquarters there. Currently, in this city there is anOsramfactory and the headquarters ofDe'Longhi. Furthermore, in Treviso and its province, some of the most famous Italian wines are produced, such asProsecco,Cabernet,Tocai,Merlot,Rabosoand other well-known varieties.
Treviso is also known worldwide for its textile and luxury production. Companies such asBenetton,Geox, Stefanel andSisleyare based in this area.
Treviso is home to several notable Italian sport teams, thanks to the presence of the Benetton family, who owns and sponsors:
The localfootballteam,A.S.D. Treviso 2009, played for the first time in the ItalianSerie Ain 2005. Its home stadium is theOmobono Tenni.
Treviso is a popular stop on the professionalcyclo-crossracing circuit and served as the site of the 2008UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.
Treviso is a popular area for cycling enthusiasts. From the city center there is an cycling path along the Sile river with connecting paths all the way to Jesolo, a seaside resort on the Adriatic sea. For road cyclists, Treviso is also a starting/finishing point for tours to the Montello hill and further into the hills of the area around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
Treviso Centrale railway stationhasTrenitaliatrains toRome,Milan,Venice,Padua,Trieste. The station also hasAustriantrains (ÖBB) going toVienna,Klagenfurt,Villach
Treviso Airportis located about 5 kilometers west-southwest of Treviso and approximately 31 kilometers from Venice. It's a smaller airport primarily used by low-cost airlines, withRyanairbeing one of the main operators. The airport has a single asphaltrunway, 2,420 meters long, and it stands 18 meters above sea level. The terminal was opened in 2007 and named after the famous ItaliansculptorAntonio Canova.
MOMis the major transport company in the city and provides for urban and suburban services in theProvince of Treviso.
Treviso istwinnedwith: