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   Prato (/ ˈ p r ɑː t oʊ / PRAH-toh, Italian: ⓘ) is a city and comune (municipality) in Tuscany, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Prato. The city lies in the northeast of Tuscany, at an elevation of 65 metres (213 ft), at the foot of Monte Retaia (the last peak in the Calvana chain).

   • Elevation: 65 m (213 ft)
   • Province: Prato (PO)

   • Country: Italy
   • Region: Tuscany

2. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-prato-italy15 Best Things to Do in Prato (Italy) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Duomo di Prato. Although not as large as some of the other Cathedrals in Italy, the Duomo di Prato is just as impressive and beautiful. Constructed in the 10th century, this is the oldest church in the city and was complete over a period of several hundred years.
   • Museo di Palazzo Pretorio. Located in the Piazza di Commune, the Palazzo Pretorio is an ancient building that has served as Prato’s town hall for hundreds of years.
   • Castello dell’Imperatore. The Emperor’s Castle is a medieval structure that was constructed especially for Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor. Created between 1237 and 1247, the castle offered a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside and was perfectly situated as a defensive bulwark against invaders.
   • Prato Textile Museum. Prato has a long and celebrated history that is closely linked the the textile industry; indeed this industry served as the cities main source of economy and income for hundreds of years.

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4. www.visittuscany.com › en › towns-and-villagesPrato | Visit Tuscany

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   Prato is a city that never ceases to amaze and is perfect for those in search of less touristy destinations. The city combines the ancient charm of its historic centre with the modern business and contemporary art district, in an itinerary that ranges from the Middle Ages to Avant-garde.

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   • Piazza Duomo. Fontana del Pescatorello - Credit: Domenico Iuliano. In the heart of Prato's historic center, Piazza Duomo represents the oldest core of the city, which developed right here from the early Middle Ages with the presence of a small village of probable Lombard origin and the parish church, named after St. Stephen.
   • Cathedral of Saint Stephen. Cathedral of Saint Stephen - Credit: Giacomo Megera. St. Stephen's Cathedral is truly awe-inspiring: the first glimpse falls on the two-tone decorative stripes of the façade, due to the use of two types of marble; next we can admire the external pulpit - the work of Donatello and Michelozzo - and the bell tower.
   • Civic Museum of Praetorian Palace. Praetorian Palace. Housed inside the thirteenth-century Praetorian Palace, a symbolic building of the city's civic architecture and history, the Civic Museum preserves the pictorial collection of renowned Renaissance artists such as Filippo Lippi.
   • Emperor’s Castle. The Emperor's Castle is the only example of Swabian architecture in north-central Italy - wanted by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia - was built between 1237 and 1248 by Sicilian architect Riccardo Lentini.

6. www.visittuscany.com › en › itinerariesOne day in Prato | Visit Tuscany

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   Discover what to do in the dynamic Prato in one day, among avant-garde contemporary spaces, iconic Tuscan products, Renaissance heritage and a lively night scene (especially in summer).

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7. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › PratoPrato – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Prato is a city of about 195,000 inhabitants in Tuscany, immediately to the west of Florence, and also the capital of the Province of Prato. The city is famous in Italy and beyond for textile production and for the biscotto di Prato (biscuit with almonds better known as "cantuccio").

8. www.discovertuscany.com › pratoPrato - Discover Tuscany

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   Prato. The city of Prato is just half an hour outside of Florence and is actually the second largest city in the region. While the city has treasures from the Etruscan, Medieval and more modern times, the city is practically non-existent for the majority of international visitors to Tuscany. This is what makes Prato perfect for anyone wishing ...