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Prato, Medieval city in Tuscany, Italy

The Cathedral of Santo Stefano stands in the center of Prato with its external pulpit created by Donatello and Michelozzo in green marble.

During the 19th century, Prato developed into an industrial center focused on textile manufacturing, earning recognition as the Manchester of Tuscany.

The Luigi Pecci Centre for Contemporary Art displays modern exhibitions in a circular building designed by architect Italo Gamberini in 1988.

Visitors can reach Prato from Florence in 30 minutes by train, with regular connections departing from Santa Maria Novella station throughout the day.

The Textile Museum contains machinery, fabric samples, and documents from the 5th century onwards, illustrating the evolution of textile production methods.

Location: Province of Prato

Elevation above the sea: 72 m

Shares border with: Agliana, Campi Bisenzio, Poggio a Caiano, Quarrata, Vaiano, Calenzano, Carmignano, Montemurlo

Website: http://comune.prato.it

GPS coordinates: 43.88081,11.09656

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18

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