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Treviso
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Football Italia City Guide
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| Treviso is often referred to as a city of water, and you'll realise how fitting the title is when you wander along the banks of the River Sile or beside the town's various canals. Although the water is not quite as omnipresent as in nearby Venice, you won't go far without crossing a bridge in Treviso. Another liquid you'll see plenty of is Prosecco, the locally produced sparkling white wine. Treviso has a seemingly enormous number of wine bars and hostelries, and even most restaurants are happy to serve just drinks. From the sports point of view, Treviso is traditionally better known in Italy for its top rugby and basketball clubs – sponsored by megastore Benetton – than for football. The last-minute promotion of the Biancocelesti to Serie A came as quite a surprise. |
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 Stadio: Omobono Tenni
The Biancocelesti started off the season playing home games at nearby Padova, as the Tenni didn't meet current safety criteria. The stadium, named after a 1930s TT motorcycle champion, is now up to standard and back in use with a new enlarged capacity of 10,001. It is easy to reach on foot, as it's just outside the centre, beyond the Porta Piave town gate. If you’d rather take the bus, No 7 goes to the stadium from the station. |
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 Match Tickets
Head for a branch of the Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo bank to get match tickets. A handy one in the centre of Treviso is by the canal in Via Roggia 4. If you want to be among the most ardent of the Biancocelesti fans go for a seat in the Curva Sud.
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 Out & About
> Central Treviso's main square is the bar-lined Piazza dei Signori, a relatively small square dominated by the town's most famous building, the Palazzo del Trecento. In a glass case outside the palace you'll see what remains of the Fontana delle Tette. This popular fountain spouted red and white wines instead of water during festivals, until Napoleon arrived and put a stop to such revelry.
> Go for a stroll along the pretty Buranelli Canal or follow the larger Cagnan Canal down to Piazza Garibaldi where it joins the River Sile. This spot was described by Dante in the Paradise section of his Divine Comedy, and it really is a pretty divine spot. There are several picturesque waterwheels on the canals around town, and you'll also come across the lively fish market, set on a tiny island.
> Treviso is well known for its frescoes – the exteriors of a large number of the houses and other buildings in the attractive medieval centre are, in fact, adorned with well-preserved paintings. Some of the most prestigious frescoes, though, are to be found in the de-consecrated 14th Century Santa Caterina church, now a museum. Medieval frescoes are also one of the main attractions at the town's huge cathedral.
> A good way to stretch your legs is to go for a walk around the 16th Century moated town walls. One of the best parts to walk along is between the city gates Porta San Tomaso and Porta Santi Quaranta, the latter being dominated by a sculpted Venetian winged lion. Porta Altinia, near the railway station, is another monumental gate worth a look.
> Among Treviso's many churches the attractive Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, set in a picturesque square, is one of the most noteworthy. In Piazza San Vito there are two churches, San Vito and Santa Lucia, curiously linked by an internal door.
>Much of Treviso, its canals and architecture, is reminiscent of Venice, but if you want to see the place itself, why not make the trip – Venice is only about half an hour away by train. Alternatively, if you are in Treviso in the summertime, why not book on a riverboat and cruise down the river to Venice?
> Treviso, and much of the surrounding Veneto region, is home to some of Italy's best rugby. The local team, Benetton Treviso, are reigning champions and currently top of the League. Go to watch them play if you get the chance – matches are on Saturdays.
> The small main street is Calmaggiore and locally founded Benetton is represented here with a megastore. If it's Biancocelesti souvenirs you're after, you'll find them on sale at various bars and tobacconists around town – there’s one just opposite the fish market in Via Pescheria.
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Food & Drink
Treviso is most famous for its curly red lettuce – radicchio trevigiano. You'll find it on menus and market stalls throughout the town. One popular way to eat it is in a pink risotto, together with sausage or ham. Prosecco is the local tipple. Ask for a spritz and you'll be handed a colourful cocktail of the sparkling white wine mixed with either campari or, more often, orange-coloured aperol. Unlike many parts of Italy, you'll have to order snacks to go with your drink, but most places offer a good selection on a separate menu. Go for spiedini, kebabs of different varieties on a stick, or crostini – a slice of toasted bread with a choice of topping. |
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Restaurants
> Trattoria all'Oca Bianca – Vicolo della Torre 7, Tel. 0039 0422 541850. Established in 1921, this is one of Treviso’s most traditional restaurants. Delicious local fare is served in an old-fashioned environment, and you can even buy the white goose design crockery
>All'Antico Portico – Piazza S. Maria Maggiore 18, Tel. 0039 0422 545259. Set in a pleasant square, this airy but cosy bar-trattoria has a beamed ceiling and old black and white photos of the town alongside old-style advertisements around the walls. Come here for good, solid traditional food or just a drink.
> Osteria Ponte Dante – Piazza Garibaldi 6, Tel. 0039 0422 582924. Tasty dishes from the mainly fish-based menu are served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The covered terrace overlooks the beautiful River Sile where it's joined by the Cagnan Canal. N.B Closed Sundays.
> Osteria Muscoli's – Via Pescheria 23, Tel. 0039 0422 583390. Muscoli's is a bit of a local legend, set just by the lively fish-market. Stay at the bar end for a glass of wine and maybe a snack, or go through and make yourself at home at one of the mismatched wooden tables for a hot meal.
> Osteria all'Antico Pallone – Viale Rialto 5, Tel. 0039 0422 540857. Another warm and welcoming hostelry, also open as just a bar. Pasta dishes and tasty panini are served and you can buy jars of local produce, such as crema di cren – horse radish paste.
> Ristorante Osteria al Cavallino – Borgo Cavour 52, Tel. 0039 0422 0422/412801. Al Cavallino is located just inside the majestic Porta Santi Quaranta town gate and is certainly worth the stroll. Choose between the restaurant area and the more informal bar side – both serve tasty local food. The covered terrace at the back is right over the canal.
> Antico Ristorante Beccherie – Piazza Ancilotto 10, Tel. 0039 0422 540871. This slightly more upmarket option is just round the corner from the main square. It is claimed that tasty dessert Tiramisù was first created here!
> Pizzeria da Fausta – Via Portico Oscuro 10, Tel. 0039 0422 543739. Relax over a delicious pizza at this centrally placed pizzeria located in an old, wooden-beamed building, just by the Buranelli canal.
> Pizzeria Ristorantino S. Agostino – Via S. Agostino 35, Tel. 0039 0422 583528. If you're hungry for pizza, this is another good option – particularly for rugby fans. The Benetton players often come here and the walls are covered with rugby shirts, photos and other souvenirs.
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Accomodation
> Il Focolare – www.ilfocolare.net. Comfortable, homely and cosy, Il Focolare, meaning the hearth, is now present in three locations in central Treviso, making it the only real alternative for a relaxed weekend break. The third and most recent acquisition is the former Albergo Campeol, featured in John Grisham's latest bestseller ‘The Broker’. Il Focolare is at:
- Piazza Ancilotto 4, Tel. 0039 0422 56601. Very central, just behind the main square, with some rooms overlooking the canal. Formerly known as Albergo Campeol.
- Via Municipio 37, Tel. 0039 0422 580344. Also centrally placed, near to all the sights.
- Via Castelmenardo 39, Tel. 0039 0422 411095. Homely and clean, not far from the centre, but still within the town walls.
> 19, Borgo Cavour B&B –Tel. 0039 0422 419145:, www.cre-attivi.it. This small and friendly B&B set in an 18th Century building near the centre of Treviso has imaginatively furnished, spacious rooms.
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Getting there...
Ryanair - www.ryanair.com - flies to Treviso's San Giuseppe airport from Liverpool, Luton and Stansted. The airport is very near the town centre, only about 1 km or a five minute taxi ride away. |
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Local lingo
"Scusi, questa è la strada per lo stadio?" – "Excuse me, is this the way to the stadium?"
"Vorrei un risotto con radicchio, per favore." – "I'd like a radicchio risotto, please."
"Il Treviso si salverà?" – "Will Treviso avoid relegation?"
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Compiled by: Sarah Lane
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