Prato

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Prato is an Italian city known for its important Renaissance architecture and art, including works by the renowned sculptor Donatello and buildings like the Emperor's Castle and Santa Maria delle Carceri church. The city has historical significance as the home of Francesco Datini, a medieval merchant whose statue stands in the city center, reflecting Prato's importance in Italian commercial and cultural history.

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Italian comune.name: Prato
Italian comune.official_name: Comune di Prato
Italian comune.image_skyline: Duomo Prato 01.jpg
Italian comune.image_flag: Flag of Prato.svg
Italian comune.image_caption: Prato Cathedral
Italian comune.image_shield: Prato-Stemma.svg
Italian comune.region: 21px Tuscany
Italian comune.province: Prato (PO)
Italian comune.frazioni: See list
Italian comune.mayor_party: independent
Italian comune.mayor: Commissario straordinario per la provvisoria amministrazione del Comune di Prato (Claudio Sammartino)
Italian comune.area_total_km2

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History
Ancient times
Middle Ages
Modern age
Climate
Demographics
Chinese immigration
Dialect
Government
Culture
Corteggio Storico
Chinese New Year
Palla Grossa
Contemporary festival
Typical cuisine
Music collections
Main sights
Palazzi and castles in the historical center
Main churches in the historical center
Main museums
Administrative subdivisions
Sport
Transport
Train
Highways
Buses
Education
Italian Universities
Foreign Universities
High schools
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

Prato ( ; ) is a city and municipality (comune) in Tuscany, Italy, and is the capital of the province of Prato. The city lies in the northeast of Tuscany, at an elevation of , at the foot of Monte Retaia (the last peak in the Calvana chain). The distance between Prato and Florence is approximately 15–17 kilometers (about 9–10 miles). With 198,326 inhabitants as of 2025, Prato is Tuscany's second largest city after Florence, and the third largest in Central Italy.