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Prato Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Prato

Prato is the low-profile cousin of Florence and Pisa in the Central Italy region of Tuscany. Not as mobbed with tourists and without the typical tourist ripoffs it nonetheless has a history and artistic heritage dating back to the Etruscan civilisation and everything since, plus great food. It's a great place to stay and save a few euros while doing day trips to Pisa or Florence. As regards the area, Prato is a city that is part of the north-east and covers about 100 km². Located at the foot of the mountain of Retaia, it is bisected by the Bisenzio River, a tributary of the Arno.

Top Attractions in Prato

Explore the best things to see and do in Prato:

  • Bishop's Palace
  • Castello dell'Imperatore
  • Centro di Scienze Naturali
  • Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea "Luigi Pecci"
  • Corteggio storico di Prato
  • Datini Palace
  • Duomo of Prato
  • Fondazione Museo e Centro di Documentazione della Deportazione e Resistenza

Where to Eat in Prato

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Don Chisciotte
  • 🍴Enoteca Ristorante Razmataz
  • 🍴Fancy King - Ristorante Pizzeria
  • 🍴Il Palazzolo
  • 🍴Il Pirana
  • 🍴La Vecchia Cucina di Soldano

Where to Stay in Prato

  • 🏨Albergo Giardino
  • 🏨Albergo "Il Giglio"
  • 🏨Albergo "Le Fontanelle"
  • 🏨Art Hotel
  • 🏨B & B Il Bagnolo
  • 🏨Charme Hotel

Prato Travel Guide Sections

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