Prato Holidays 2012

Prato at a Glance

To the west of Florence lies Prato, the capital of the province of the same name. Situated at the foot of Monte Retaia, Prato boasts beautiful surroundings and an equally beautiful city centre. The third largest city in Italy after Rome and Florence, Prato is the perfect destination for a holiday to Tuscany.

Perfect for...

• Prato’s economy was originally built on the textile industry, and the town is home to amazing museums and archives, making it perfect for lovers of fashion.
• Prato sits in the heart of Tuscany, the most romantic part of Italy, an ideal destination for couples.
• The Prato specialty is the Cantucci almond biscuit, a type of biscotti. Something any foodies out there are bound to enjoy.

Top Attractions in Prato

• Pay a visit to the Cathedral of Santo Stefano in Piazza del Duomo and see the frescoes by Filippo Lippi. The external pulpit was decorated by none other than Donatello and is a fantastic sight.
• Adjacent to the Duomo is the 14th century Bishop’s Palace, now home to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. If you’d like to watch live opera head to the Teatro Metatasion, the city’s main venue for opera and theatre.
• If you love Italian art head to the Palazzo degli Alberti. This 12th century Palazzo is home to works by Filippo Lippi, Giovanni Bellini, and Caraveggio.
• For textile history visit the world-renowned Datini archives. This collection of late medieval documents details the booming textile trade between 1363 and 1410. Follow up with a trip to Prato’s Textile museum.
• Prato is the centre of the Slow Food movement. Find local specialties at food markets and bakeries, such as the Cantucci biscuit and the Sassi della Calvana – traditional chestnut, pine nut and raisin cookies.
• Children will love the science displays at the Museum of Planetary Sciences and Museum of Natural sciences. A great family day out.
• Explore the rest of Tuscany’s rolling hills – Pisa and Florence are only a short drive away.

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