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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.

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