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If you are planning to spend your holidays in Venice or Treviso in Northern Italy, why don't you set aside one day to explore the Prosecco wine hills? The Prosecco hills are located at about 1 hour drive from Venice.  Cison di Valmarino and Follina are two charming old towns nestled amongst those hilly landscape. They are the perfect place to travel off the beaten track.  The Prosecco hill towns are one of the most well-kept secrets, though they are getting more and more popuular every year. This is due to the fact that Prosecco wine tourism linked to the Prosecco wine trail , the sparkling wine cultivated on these hills, has a strong appeal amongst wine lovers from all over the world.  Moreover, the Prosecco hills with its 20,000 hectares are bidding to get the UNESCO Heritage status. Our itinerary sets off in Cison di Valmarino , member of the club of the most beautiful villages of Italy . You can either trek your way up the rolling landscape surrounding the town and ene

If you are planning a trip to Treviso,  a pictoresque town at about 1 hour drive from Venice, read  the best 12 (almost) free culture and art picks that you can enjoy . Amongst the top things to see there are its charming canals, many watermills scattered across the town centre and its romantic atmosphere which makes it an ideal and unique stopover all year round. Even the UK daily newspaper "Telegraph" praised the beauty of Treviso in one of its articles .  I have chosen a list of 12 cultural and art visits to turn your holiday in Treviso into an unforgettable experience. It is a quick, and easy guide on how to make the most out of the beautiful spots in town. Enjoy your visit! The striking beauty of Treviso canals and romantic atmosphere Culture and arts Time travel from the post-war period to Medieval times The white facade of the post-war Astra cinema (now a luxury home) Next door to the Astra cinema you can see the Gothic facade of &q