Prato
Prato is an city and the capital of Tuscany, Italy as well as the capital of the province of Prato. This city is located at the foot of Monte Retaia, the highest peak in the Calvana Mountains. The River Bisenzio, a tributary of Arno, runs through this city. Historically, Prato's economy has been based on industry.
Prato, which is less than 25 kilometers from Florence, is a hub for both traditional and modern art. Two exceptional cycles of paintings painted by Filippo Lippi between 1452 and 1466, when he was at the pinnacle of his creative career, decorate the choir of its cathedral. Agnolo Gaddi painted frescoes in the Cappella del Sacro Cngolo in the fourteenth century to decorate it.
The Santa Maria delle Carceri church houses glazed terra-cotta panels by Andrea della Robbia, while Bernardo Daddi and Filippo Lippi's pieces may be seen at the Museo Civico (Municipal Gallery). The Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci (Museum of Contemporary Art) examines painting, sculpture, design, video, and other forms of artistic expression. The Museo di Pittura Murale (Museum of Mural Painting) focuses on the practice of fresco painting.
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- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 19:30, and on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 13:00
- Distance from Florence: 40 minutes
- Website: https://www.accasaprato.com/
