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Treviso: Italy's Sustainable Oasis, Venice's Tranquil Alternative

10/21/2025

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Treviso, Italy, is promoted as a peaceful alternative to the tourist-heavy Venice, located about 45 minutes away.
It has earned Europe's Green Leaf City 2025 for sustainability, transforming a landfill into a solar park and planting 6,000 trees.
The New York Times highlighted Treviso as a 'next door oasis,' praising its charm and tranquility as international tourists seek a destination with a vibrant atmosphere and rich history.

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Story summary

Treviso, Italy, is promoted as a peaceful alternative to the tourist-heavy Venice, located about 45 minutes away.
It has earned Europe's Green Leaf City 2025 for sustainability, transforming a landfill into a solar park and planting 6,000 trees.
The New York Times highlighted Treviso as a 'next door oasis,' praising its charm and tranquility as international tourists seek a destination with a vibrant atmosphere and rich history.