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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

If you have less than 48 hours to spend on the charming Lake Garda, from relaxing at a thermal spa to tasting local carne salada, here are my top picks to plan an off-season getaway on the east side of the lake. A great break despite the unreliable weather and the dragons. Why off-season? The pier in Lazise on a November day Forget about crowded places, long queues, high-season expensive hotels and go to Lake Garda off-season. I loved the two-day break in November on the largest lake in Italy. Especially this time of the year you can enjoy the calm atmosphere that rises from the Garda waters and the quiet towns. You will love the relaxing ambiance. Trust me. First day: Saturday morning Lazise The first free municipality of Italy Marker of Lazise, the first free municipality of Italy Lazise is a pretty town set on Lake Garda's eastern coast, half an hour from the nest of Rome and Juliet, Verona. It can boast the fact that it is the first municipal