By Train: Treviso is on the line connecting Venzia with Udine. A one way ticket to Venezia is about €3.40 for the 18 miles and a half an hour trip. The Treviso Centrale station is located just south of the city center.

By Plane: Treviso`s airport serves Ryanair flights from across Europe and some Wizz Air services. It is located around 3 miles west of Treviso. ACTT buses (line 6) run from the airport to the train station in Treviso which is about €3.50 for 15 minute ride. There is at least two trains per buses per hour that run between 6 am to 11 pm.

By Car: From Venice, the quick way by car is Autostrada A27 to the Treviso Sud exit, but the more direct route is the SS13 (though that can be slow going at rush hour and midday). From Padua, take Autostrada A4 past Venice to the A27.

The main public transportation option is by bus. The local buses are ok, but by night there are quite few. Fares are about €1 within Treviso Comune and €1.50 outside.

Discovering the city on foot is very easy. The historic center is actually quite small, so you can go around in the narrow streets.

With the local rental bike shops you can make a good excursion at Palladian Villas. Ask locals for the Restera, a nice track all along Sile River. If you are brave, you can reach the Venetian Lagoon.

It is better to avoid driving your while in Treviso, as there are lots of one-way streets in Treviso and a one-way ring road around the walled city.

You can find free parking on the North side of town just inside the ancient walls. This spot is great as it is very close to the beautiful ancient entry gate of Porta San Tomaso. You can also find some free parking inside old town by Santa Maria Maggiore church. This is a small parking lot, but rarely full.

Treviso is a safe place to visit. Having said this, there are certain precautions that travelers to the area should take in order to ensure a smooth trip. Like always, the most important tool for staying safe is common sense. Avoid traveling alone at night. This is a general recommendation for any unfamiliar area, but should be followed in Lucca as well. If staying with a group is not an option, make sure to remain in lighted areas and take safe modes of transportation (car or taxi). Walking alone at night is never a good idea.

Although street crime and theft is not common, taking certain precautions can avoid these rare situations. Don`t carry around large amounts of money, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry or looking flashy. Drawing un-needed attention is never a good idea.

Pickpockets in the area do exist, but can be avoided by not being a target in crowded public areas (the places that they thrive). Men should store wallets in front pockets instead of rear, and women should keep purses and bags close to their sides.

At lunch hours, most museums, churches, shops, businesses (almost everything except restaurants) are closed. This traditional early afternoon shutdown varies from business to business, but usually lasts about 90 minutes to two hours. It may begin between noon and 1:30pm and run until 3pm. Most of the places are also closed all day during Mondays.

Eating hours for lunch are between 12 - 2pm and dinner between 8 - 10pm. Most restaurants are open at those times, closed between meals, and rarely open throughout the day. Sundays and Mondays are the most common days for restaurant closings.

The currency of Italy is the Euro. US dollars are not accepted. Please be sure to have the correct currency on hand or be prepared to exchange your dollars for euros upon arrival. Currency exchange desks can be found at the airports and some train stations.

ATMs are widely available; this is the best way to obtain local currency. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and many restaurants.

Notes come in denominations of €500, €200, €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and €1, and 50, 20, 10, five, two and one cents.

English may be spoken at your hotel and in the tourist areas, but not everywhere. We suggest you get a good English-Italian dictionary and familiarize yourself with common phrases such as hello, goodbye, excuse me and numbers 1-10.

Treviso is famous for its red radicchio (in season from December through March), and as the birthplace of tiramisu. For an authentic experience, pop into one of the traditional osterie (casual taverns) in the backstreets around Piazza dei Signori, such as Osteria Dalla Gigia or Dai Naneti.

From designer name brands to quirky, fun gifts for friends at home, Treviso has an array of places to shop. Via Calmaggiore is a great street for shopping, full of the more elegant stores you will find in Treviso, and still has the authentic stone pavement. This famous shopping area offers a wide range of shopping for everyone.

Fish Market (pescheria) is situated ona small islet in the middle of Canale Cagnan. You`ll find newly built construction surrounded by the elegant medieval palaces and houses. Check out this market for fresh fish if you`re staying nearby and have a kitchen to cook in.

Tax Information: VAT is currently at 22%. Travelers who live outside the European Union can obtain a tax refund (www.globalblue.com) on goods bought in Italy by submitting the purchased goods and the original receipt to the customs office at the airport. The export certificate should then be taken to any of the five counters after the security check, where a cash refund is obtained. Note that a small fee will be charged on all refunds.

Treviso doesn`t have a big nightlife scene, but in the evening, especially at weekends, you`ll find students and locals drinking and socializing in the bars and squares around town.

Average temperatures in Treviso vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some cold weeks in the winter, with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. If you`re looking for the very warmest time to visit Treviso, the hottest months are June to August. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 89°F with temperatures rarely dropping below 69°F (20.7°C) at night. Generally speaking, the best time to visit Treviso is from May until October, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited till little rainfall.

Emergency, dial 112

Ambulance, dial 118

Hospital: Ospedale di Treviso, 24 hour emergency room, Tel. +39 0422 322111