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T r e v i s o (Italia)

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An inhabited area since the Bronze age (stations along the Sile, south of the city), the roman

Tarvisium, part of the Claudia tribe, became a "municipium" some time between 49 B.C., the date

when citizenship was conceded, and the 1st Century A.D.

The dominion of Treviso occupied the plain north of the city, between the Montello hill and the

river Piave. Unscathed by the passage of Attila, the city began to florish under the Goths and the Longobards, who turned it into a duchy. During the Carolingian domain it became the capital of

a Mark and possessed a blooming mint during the 9th Century.

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Piazza dei Signori

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Altinia Gate

The City, devastated by the Huns towards 911, was by then drafting its communal orders,

which were recognised in 1164 by Barbarossa. It was under the Empire's favour but at the same

time adhered to the Veronese League, then to the Lombard League, fought at Legnano and

partecipated in the Constance peace treaty.

It was then that the City's most glorious period commenced. Its domain was extended, the city

was enriched, became more prosperous, was visited by poets and storytellers, held knightly

feasts (the most famous of which was the feast of the Castle of Love) that gave it the name of

"Marca gioiosa et amorosa" (Joyful and loving Mark).

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Frescoed houses around the fish-market

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Buranelli

In 1237 the city fell under the tyranny of Ezzelino and Alberico da Romano. Upon their death

it was freed once

again, but soon after came the disputes between Ghibellines and Guelphs. The

captain of the Guelphs, Gherardo

da Camino, became lord of the city in 1283 and governed it in

such a manner that his valour and courtesy earned

him fame (Dante mentions him in the Purgatory,

chant XVI, 124 and fol.).

Treviso was afterwards dominated by the counts of Gorizia and other imperial vicars; in 1328 it
was ruled by the Scaliger family until 1339, when it was acquired by Venice. In 1381 it passed
under the rule of Leopold of Austria who sold it to the Carraresi of Padua in 1384. The Visconti
then conquered the city and held it until 1389, when the trevigiani joined spontaneously the
Republic of Venice, who offered a lengthy and prosperous peace in exchange for faithfulness
from Treviso.
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San Tomaso Gate

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Buranelli

The city followed the destiny of the Serenissima Repubblica until 1797 when it fell under the

power of Napoleon's armed forces. The city then passed under the rule of Austria and then of

the Italic Kingdom (1805) and then back under Austria (1813).

In 1848 it followed Venice in the revolution against the Austrians, but on the 14th of June it had to surrender. Finally on the 15th of July, 1866 the Italian Bersaglieri (light infantry) entered the city.

It suffered air bombings during the First World War, and more during the Second World War

when American heavy bombing caused thousands of victims, destroying many public buildings

and monuments of great historical and artistic interest.

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Calmaggiore

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Riviera

Treviso's buildings are rich in frescoes. They say that more than 200 houses were painted

with decorations and more or less didatic representations. This artistic use grew in the Middle

Ages and continued in the Renaissance and found its origin in the poverty of building materials

(bricks instead of marble, as used for the Venetian buildings) which was hinted by the paintings;

you can find frescoes everywhere in the historical centre, incide the ancient walls, today surrounded

by new buildings.

Treviso became Roman under Julius Ceasar's rule with the name of Tarvisium. Its province was Christianized in the first centuries a.d. but suffered because of the barbaric invasions, the fisrt one

with Attila. Under the Goths the economy of the city flourished again but lost in prosperity under

the Longobards. Around the year 1000 the Carolingians transferred the mint to the city. Treviso

became a free Commune, then passed under the Venetian Republic until the end of '18th century,

when it fell under Austrian domination. Finally in 1886 Treviso was annexed to the Kingdom of

Italy.

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The best way to visit the province of Treviso is to follow the artistic itinerary among the

Venetians villas; going around the peaceful and greenish plain, you can admire the wonderful

Palladio and other famous architects' houses. Palladio found in Treviso's landscape the ideal

background for the realisation of his original interpretation of "space".

The tourist who chooses Treviso and the Marca Trevigiana for a day trip, a weekend or a

longer stay will never be disappointed by its many beautiful sights and interesting itineraries.

One can only feel amazed by its beauty and cannot help growing fond of it.

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But the Marca Trevigiana not only has history to offes, it also has unspoilt nature and

breathtaking landscapes, within a territory that in few kilometres connects the Prealpi mountain

range to the Venetian lagoon. Water abounds and flows everywhere, making this land fertile and

rich in valuable cultivations, such as vineyards (white wine in the hills and red wine in the plane)

or specialities such as the red chicory. The local gastronomy has obviously been inspired by

such generous nature, resulting in the harmonious encounter between tradition and innovation.

The famous hills of the Marca Trevigiana, that go all the way from Asolo to Valdobbiadene and

Vittorio Veneto, offer a wide range of leisure activities.

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