189.  Treviso's underrated charm a stones throw from Venice

189. Treviso's underrated charm a stones throw from Venice

Author: Clever Dog Digital June 11, 2025 Duration: 26:42

In this episode, Kimberly and Tommaso share their experiences in Treviso, Italy, offering travel tips and historical insights. They explore Treviso’s charm, cuisine, and proximity to other Italian destinations.

Key Points:

Treviso: An Unheralded Italian Gem:

  • Treviso is near Venice, offering similar canals and architecture but with fewer tourists.
  • Despite attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, it remains less crowded than Venice.
  • Treviso’s blend of canals, medieval palaces and colorful facades create a visually appealing experience.


Travel Tip: Photograph Everything:

  • Document rental car damage with photos of the car, the other driver’s information, and interactions with rental agencies.
  • This precaution can help resolve potential disputes with rental car companies.


Historical and Cultural Highlights:

  • Porta San Tommaso: An ornate gate featuring the Venetian lion, showcasing the city’s history.
  • Fontana Delle Tette: The Fountain of Breasts, a sculpture that once spouted wine during the election of a new mayor, symbolizing the city’s rich past.


Cuisine and Wine of Treviso:

  • Prosecco: The popular wine of the Veneto region, with vine-covered hills recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

  • Incrocio Manzoni: A local white wine similar to Riesling, enhancing the region’s diverse wine offerings.
  • Tiramisu: Treviso is the birthplace of tiramisu, first introduced on a menu in 1972 at the restaurant Le Becchiere.


Episode Highlights:

  • Memorable aperitivo experiences include both elegant settings under arcades and laid-back atmospheres.
    • Treviso is a great base for visiting vineyards, Padova, Vicenza, Trieste, and the Dolomites.
    • Staying in Treviso offers a less crowded and more authentic experience compared to Venice, especially in the off season.



    There's a particular magic to Italy that goes far beyond its famous landmarks, a rhythm of life that you only really start to feel once you've lingered in a local piazza or navigated a bustling market. Kimberly's Italy Travel is an invitation into that deeper experience, guided by Kimberly Holcombe, whose own story began with a life-changing move to Milan years ago. That journey didn't just create memories; it reshaped her perspective, and she shares that genuine, lived-in understanding in every episode. You'll hear personal stories from her travels, often punctuated by the kind of comical, real-world lessons that no standard guidebook ever mentions. This podcast serves as a rich audio companion, weaving together passionate discussions about regional cuisine, layers of local history, and the vibrant arts that define Italy's culture. It’s about the sensory details-the taste of a perfectly simple dish, the echo in an ancient alleyway, the warmth of a conversation with a new friend. Listeners gain practical, invaluable travel tips born from direct experience, all while feeling like they're sharing a coffee and a laugh with a knowledgeable guide. Through these conversations and reflections, the aim is to transport you, offering not just a list of destinations, but a feeling for the places and people that make Italy endlessly captivating.
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