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Prato is famous for its wool textile industry, that as long
ago as the Middle Ages, had an important role in the
economic and social development of the entire district. But
beyond this aspect, Prato offers the tourist many historical
and artistic attractions of great interest, with a cultural
itinerary that goes from Medieval times to the Contemporary
Art.
ART AND MESEUMS:
splendid works of art of artists like, Paolo Uccello,
Donatello, Filippo and Filippino Lippi (visit
the web site) have
helped Prato to become a city to discover.
Interesting museum are also Museo d’arte
contermporanea Luigi Pecci
(visit
the web site)
and the Textile Museum,
(visit
the web site)
it represents the millennial history of
textile production of our area.
AROUNDING: The
provincial countryside is also full of points of interest
for tourists: the necropolis and Etruscan findings in
Comeana and Artimino, Romanesque churches scattered all
around Carmignano, ancient Abbeys in the Bisenzio valley,
medieval villages, the splendid Medici villas, 'Ambra" at
Poggio a Caiano and "Fernanda" at Artimino. There is the
delightful hillside landscape of Montalbano, richly covered
with vineyards and olive orchards you tasting the typical
products following “La Strada Medicea Dei Vini di Carmignano”.
SHOPPING: Want you make
shopping? You will be able to buy local textile products in
the industrial district or in the near Outlets “Barberino
Designers Outlet” in Barberino del Mugello at only 15
minutes from Prato or “THE MALL “ in Reggello at 50 minutes.
CYCLE TRACKS: People who
love cycle excursions can follow the itinerary of the modern
and well-equipped cycle tracks. Along these tracks it's
possible to appreciate, as a sporting amusement, the
embankment, nature, views and the ancient villages strewn in
the countryside, where there are restaurants with the best
local cookery. Bikers and hikers can explore the many trails
through woods, chestnut groves and hills characterizing a
part of Tuscany where man has always been closely in touch
with nature.
BUSINESS: If you arrive
in Prato for business, the hotel has the right position to
visit the industrial textile district, named Macrolotto, far
only 3 km.
If
you are looking to an hotel , in a family environment, for
your holidays in Tuscany, Albergo Il Giglio is your best
choice. |
