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Prato
Florentine city on the Camino di San Jacopo, with a rich heritage and strong industrial identity. Its Duomo, featuring frescoes by Filippo Lippi, is a jewel of Renaissance.
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Discover Prato
Prato, the second largest city in Tuscany, is a major stop on the Way of St. James. Historically, its wealth was based on textile industry, and today it remains an important manufacturing center. For pilgrims, Prato offers a rich artistic heritage that is often overshadowed by neighboring Florence. Its main jewel is the Duomo (St. Stephen's Cathedral), famous for the Major Chapel, adorned with an impressive cycle of frescoes by Filippo Lippi, a masterpiece of Renaissance art. Outside the cathedral stands the Pulpit of the Sacred Cintola, by Donatello and Michelozzo. The city also boasts the Emperor's Castle, the only example of Swedish architecture in central-north Italy. With all the services of a major city, it is a stop that allows pilgrims to discover a less crowded Renaissance center. In the Way of St. James, it is an stage that connects the traveler with the history of art and economic power of Tuscan cities.
Last updated: 12/11/2025
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Accommodations in Prato
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Holiday Apartments Serraglio
Datini Apartment
ACCADEMIA RESIDENCE
Hotel Albergo Giugni
Residence Manassei
Albergo Il Giglio
Hotel Giardino
Hotel San Marco
Residence Ferrucci
Art Hotel Milano
Art Hotel Museo
ibis Firenze Prato Est
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Charme Hotel
Datini Hotel
Hotel President
Hotel Flora Prato
Hotel Toscana
Hotel Palace
Dino Guest House
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