Treviso by Night

It's that festive time of year when beautiful places become especially enchanting at night. For your enjoyment, here are just a few pictures of Treviso after dark. Click on them to enlarge and see detail.

By the way, our city Christmas tree (below) was in the news for being the tallest in Italy, second only to the Vatican who wins for number one. Both trees come from the same distributor. Yes, our city administration has connections! But we suspect that because of the heavy rain on the day of delivery (last Tuesday), the tree suffered with a second-rate decoration effort. Calling off the rain that we'd been lamenting about these days was one thing the Lega Nord couldn't do. The tree's still missing the gorgeous ornaments it had last year. Either running late or budget cuts. 

Italy's Second Tallest Christmas Tree is in Treviso

On the way to Piazza dei Signori, the main square in the city where all the magic happens and our mega Christmas tree proudly stands, I snapped shots whenever I saw something I thought worth capturing. Below is the distinguished Coin with its illuminated flakes. From a distance they seem suspended in air.

Famous Coin with their Christmas time Snow Flakes

This Santa below would have been better off sipping on warm milk with cookies instead of the one-too-many Vin Brule from the kiosk just behind him. His cheeks and nose were especially rosey. I knew we were in trouble when he swished the wine around in his mouth, and instead of a "ho ho hoo" let out an ominous laugh and then scooped up the kids near him. Matea cried and clung to my leg like a Koala bear to a tree. To get him back, I considered snapping off a piece of Rudolph's antler. Decided not to. But when I asked Matea what was the matter, she answered between gasps and tears, "I don't want to go to that Santa!" 

Scary Santa made Matea Cry

This next one is neither illuminated at night nor a part of the city. Well, it is in a certain way. Tiramisu was born right here in our little Treviso. And once you've had the real thing here, nothing else will do. We've had our share over the years, and this one was definitely among the best I've tried. Perfectly light and moist with just the right amount of cocoa powder on top, which made my wife gag when she breathed it in (never breath through your mouth when eating Tiramisu). By the way, did you know the name means "Pick me Up?" It's appropriate when you consider the cake gets soaked in real espresso! Tiramisu is a true taste of Treviso. If you're nice to me, I'll tell you where to find the good stuff.

One of the best Tiramisu I've had to date in Treviso!

This following shot gives you another little taste of Treviso the way it is on EVERY weekend. The streets fill up and cars basically stop circulating. The best I can describe it is a river of people. It's so packed in some parts that walking with little ones can be a chore! 

Treviso for a Sunday Evening Stroll

Another really packed sidewalk, which is why most people take to the streets. Sidewalks at this time during the weekend offer nothing but window shopping. Impractical for movement.

Busy sidewalk

 Here is simply one of the many kiosks around the city. This one is selling Christmas paraphernalia. 

Kiosk Shoppers

Cafe Hausbrandt looks inviting. Hot chocolate in the cafes here is like hot pudding. It's REALLY good!

Cafe Hausbrandt

This one below.....no comment. I wonder if they actually know what this means in our language?

A Christmas with gas

Very colorful image at night from a local coffee bar

Here's one that, well, it just illuminates EXPENSIVE. But just in case one fails to discern the high price tag from the display window, the door makes it clear with the collage of credit card adverts.

Treviso has high end goods with high price tags

At first, the photo below may seem unimpressive. But if you consider that the large leather bag on the bottom is standing next to standard-sized briefs, you will understand how big it is. It's the largest leather handbag I've EVER seen. It's just about big enough to carry all the cash you would need to buy it.

Large and VERY beautiful leather hand bag

Well, that's it. Hope you enjoyed Treviso after dark! And if you don't come back before December 25, have a blessed Christmas!