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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37 sectionsContents
- 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
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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.