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Town of the Camino

Prato

61 m Altitude

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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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: 28/08/2026

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St. John in Tuscany

Firenze - Prato

27.10 km 6.50 h Baja

From: Firenze

To: Prato

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Prato - Pistoia

27.10 km 7.00 h Media

From: Prato

To: Pistoia

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