The centre of Treviso forms one of the most delightful little towns north of Venice. Its riverside quays have now been focused on a new fish market that doubles as an urban park.A fish market has occupied a river island in Treviso, a small town north of Venice, since 1841. The setting had become decrepit de·crep·it adj. Weakened, worn out, impaired, or broken down by old age, illness, or hard use. See Synonyms at weak. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d and there was talk of demolition, but the commune commune, in medieval history commune (kôm`y  n), in medieval history, collective institution that developed in continental Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. decided on renewal. Architect Toni Follina gently reshaped the island in a form reminiscent of a barge barge, large boat, generally flat-bottomed, used for transporting goods. Most barges on inland waterways are towed, but some river barges are self-propelled. There are also sailing barges. , repaved it with local stone which can be hosed down easily, and provided new shelters with tiled roofs on each side for the fish stalls. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Live fish are kept in baskets in the river, made accessible to stall-holders by several flights of steps. The central fountain provides cleaning water as well as giving a ceremonial focus, and a lightweight glass roof gives a strong sense of centre. Outside market hours, the island serves as a park with trees and green banks round the edge, while bridges at both ends allow a promenade promenade Public place where people walk (or, in the past, rode) at leisure for pleasure, exercise, or display. Promenades are pedestrian avenues pleasingly landscaped or commanding a view, often located along waterfronts and in parks. Vehicular traffic may or may not be restricted. across it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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