Prato, city of art and traditions

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Prato, city of art and traditions

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Participants

From 2 participants

Transport

Own funds

Travel Program

Prato is a city that will never fail to amaze and is perfect for lovers of less touristy destinations. Capital of the provincial territory of the Prato area , it is also the third largest city in central Italy. The city combines the ancient charm of the historic center with the alternative of the modern business district and contemporary art, in an itinerary that goes from the Middle Ages to the Avant-garde.

1st day

Upon arrival in Prato, meeting with the guide for a walk in the historic center. The visit begins with the Duomo (Cathedral of San-to Stefano) which on the outside strikes not only for its white and green marbles, but also for its extraordinary pulpit made by Mi-chelozzo and decorated by Donatello around the 1530s. . Inside it houses masterpieces of art such as the Cap-pella Maggiore frescoed by Filippo Lippi, the Chapel frescoed by Agnolo Gaddi where the venerated Sacra Cin-tola of the Madonna is kept. The next stop on the tour in Prato is the Piazza del Comune where the Palazzo Comunale and the beautiful Palazzo Pretorio face each other. Stop to taste the biscuit with almonds typical of Prato, the famous cantuccino, right in the biscuit factory where it was created. Continue to Piazza delle Carceri where the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Carceri is located, built where the public prisons of Prato previously stood, and the Emperor's Castle built at the behest of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. Lunch in a restaurant with a typical menu. In the afternoon, visit to the Textile Museum, the largest cultural center in Italy dedicated to the enhancement of ancient and contemporary art and textile production. The Mu-seo offers a journey to discover the ancient and contemporary fabrics and textile traditions of the city of Prato with the presence of samples from historical companies in the area. Termination of services.

DepartureDouble
From January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022€ 110

Minimum 2

participants

Minimum 4

participants

Minimum 6

participants

Minimum 10

participants

Minimum 15

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€ 240

 

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For private groups over 15 participants quotas on request.

Minimum 2 participants.

GENERAL SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Terms and Conditions

Local guide in Prato; lunch in a restaurant drinks included; cantuccini tasting; entrance to the Textile Museum.

GENERAL SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Terms and Conditions

Means of transport; personal extras; entrances; anything not expressly indicated in the item "The fee includes" or defined in the program as optional.

GENERAL SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

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