PRATO
PRATO
With its 188.000 inhabitants, Prato is another Tuscan province. Thanks to thehighly developed textile industry, the city is very popular.Prato was founded by the Byzantines; later it was invaded by the Lombards.Places to visit:Poggio a Caiano, Vernio, Montemurlo, Carmignano, Cantagallo and Vaiano.Major tourist attractions:
Local dishes:Biscotti di Prato (Prato Biscuits), Brutti ma Buoni (Ugly but Tasty biscuits).
Major events:
With its 188.000 inhabitants, Prato is another Tuscan province. Thanks to thehighly developed textile industry, the city is very popular.Prato was founded by the Byzantines; later it was invaded by the Lombards.Places to visit:Poggio a Caiano, Vernio, Montemurlo, Carmignano, Cantagallo and Vaiano.Major tourist attractions:
- Prato Cathedral: the cathedral, with its white and green marble façade, is
- Palazzo Pretorio: this medieval building was erected as the town hall and
- Castello dell’Imperatore: this castle was built in 1240 for the Holy Roman
Local dishes:Biscotti di Prato (Prato Biscuits), Brutti ma Buoni (Ugly but Tasty biscuits).
Major events:
- Corteggio Storico: this event is a celebration of the Madonna which takes
- Contemporanea Festival: this sort of theatrical review is attended by Italian
- Prato Estate (Summer in Prato): concerts and exhibitions take place every