prato excursions

Capital city of the province of Prato since 1993, Prato is situated 61 meters above sea level in the plain which is traversed by the Bisenzio River between Pistoia and Florence. An important industrial center (textiles, manufacturing, chemical and mechanical sectors), it possesses notable Medieval and Renaissance monuments of historical and artistic value. These are well-conserved thanks to the circuit of walls built in the 1300's. There are many things to see in Prato such as:The Cathedral of S. Stefano, The central Piazza del Comune dominated by the imposing Pretorial Palace,the Communal Palace, in which the public can view the Council Chamber (1300's) and the Gallery of Medici portraits.

prato excursions

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arezzo excursions - Arezzo was renowned for the strength...
chianciano terme excursions - "Chianciano Terme" is...
chianti excursions - Chianti is a large wine zone...
cortona excursions - Travelling south from Arezzo you pass...
elba island excursions - Lying only 10 km. from the mainland,...
empoli excursions - Empoli has got a very old history and...
florence excursions - Florence is called the capital of...
grosseto excursions - Grosseto is the main town in Maremma....
livorno excursions - A multitude of sights, sounds and...
lucca excursions - Imagine a beautiful little Tuscan...
massa carrara excursions - Situated in the northernmost part of...
montalcino excursions - Montalcino is atown in Tuscany very...
monte argentario excursions - At about 10 Km, where the lagoon...
montecatini terme excursions - Your journey to discover wellness...
mugello excursions - The valley in the Mugello is a...
pisa excursions - What strikes one most in Pisa, more...
pistoia excursions - Pistoia lies at the far end of the...
prato excursions - Prato is situated 61 meters above sea...
san gimignano excursions - On a hilltop in the heart of Tuscany...
siena excursions - Through the stretts of Siena You can...
tuscany excursions - Tuscany is a region where medieval...
val orcia excursions - Sweet rolling hills with different...
valdichiana excursions - The Val di Chiana, south of Arezzo...
versilia excursions - Today the versilia and its sea...

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