The best cycling routes around Villorba

Porta San Tommaso is the most imposing of Treviso's gates.

Dominated by the imposing mass of St. Peter's Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo represents the center of spiritual power in Treviso, contrasted with the civil power of Piazza dei Signori. The space is characterized by the monumental neoclassical pronaos of the Duomo, with its six tall columns that give the area a solemn and elevated feel compared to street level. The square is a true architectural palimpsest: next to the cathedral stand the Romanesque Baptistery of San Giovanni and the ancient Canoniche buildings, which today house the Diocesan Museum. A distinctive element are the two lions in red Veronese marble, placed on the sides of the staircase, which seem to guard the entrance to the temple. Despite the very serious damage suffered during the bombing of 1944, the square retains a severe elegance, marking the arrival point of Via Calmaggiore and the beginning of the episcopal zone.

Located in the heart of Treviso, the Loggia dei Cavalieri is one of the city's most precious symbols of its communal past. Built in the second half of the 13th century under the podestà Andrea da Perugia, it was the privileged meeting and leisure place for nobles and knights, who dedicated themselves to games and conversations here. The structure is distinguished by its irregular quadrilateral shape and its large round arches resting on elegant Istrian stone columns. The internal and external walls are decorated with fresco cycles from the medieval era, including chivalric scenes and ornamental motifs that, despite the damage suffered during the bombings of 1944, retain a unique charm. Today, this open and monumental space continues to be a vital center for Treviso's culture.

The first section of the Treviso-Ostiglia cycle path entering the province of Padua.

Built in 1518 under the direction of the podestà Paolo Nani, Porta San Tommaso is the most imposing of Treviso's three 16th-century gates. Probably designed by Fra’ Giovanni Giocondo, it is distinguished by its lavish Istrian stone facade, conceived more as a Renaissance triumphal arch than a simple military structure. The external facade is richly decorated with trophies, coats of arms, and the monumental Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of Venetian rule. A curious detail concerns the statue placed on top: it depicts Saint Paul, a tribute to the podestà Nani (Paolo), although the gate takes its name from the nearby church dedicated to Saint Thomas Becket. Inside, the structure preserves the large arches that once housed the guardrooms and drawbridge mechanisms, still representing today the main access point for those coming from the north.

A few kilometers were enough for the route to begin to tell its story. The creaking wood of a long bridge accompanied us towards one of the most silent and memory-laden places: the cemetery of the Burci. Amidst the still water and the vegetation that now reclaims every space, the wrecks of old boats emerge like forgotten thoughts, suspended between past and present. There time seems to slow down, almost to stop, and we too, for a moment, truly stop pedaling...

Very beautiful. Slight incline and very pleasant.

The Passerella d’Aspa is an essential architectural element for those exploring the Parco del Sile, connecting the Sant’Antonino bank to the enchanting islet of Villapendola. This structure crosses the branch of the "Sile Morto", allowing pedestrians and cyclists to deviate from the main Restera path and immerse themselves in a wilder and quieter natural area. Once across the bridge, it is possible to follow a panoramic loop that rejoins via Alzaia via a second stone crossing. It is the ideal place for observing local birdlife, such as swans and herons, offering an oasis of peace away from the more crowded stretches, perfect for those seeking an authentic connection with the Treviso river landscape.