Poggio a Caiano - Museums Villa Medicea The Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano was built according to the architecture of Lorenzo the Magnificent in 1480. In the living room we can admire allegorical frescoes decorated by the Medici family. The Museum of Still Life is located on the second floor of the villa since June 2007. In the museum there are 200 paintings that belonged to the Medici collection. Today it is a state property.
Vaiano - Museums Museo della Badia di S. Salvatore The Museum of the Badia di S. Salvatore is located in what was the apartment of the abbot in the Abbot himself. The exhibition exhibits archaeological finds and works of sacred art that illustrate the function of the monastery. In addition to the thematic rooms, linked to the daily life of the monks of Vaiano, the Museum also houses a series of paintings and furnishings coming from the church of Savignano and the parish church of Sofignano.
Prato - Museums Museo del Tessuto An important museum consisting of a diverse collection of fabrics. It is considered a testimony at the international level of the history and development of weaving.
Cantagallo - Castles, palaces and mansions Rocca Cerbaia The Rocca Cerbaia dates back to the 11th century. It stands on a hill, 400 m above sea level. Despite today there are only ruins left, it had a certain importance in the past, especially since it was home to Counts Alberti and then of Emperor Federico Barbarossa. One of the reasons why there is so little of the structure today is the fact that it was always used as a centerpiece in times of war.
Cantagallo - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Montauto The Castle of Montauto is assumed to date back to 1164 and was used as a home by the Alberti. Later it became owned by the Florentines. Unfortunately, it is in total abandonment and is used by locals with agricultural function. Despite this, it is possible to visit it and see what is left of it.
Cantagallo - Monumental Trees Faggione di Luogomano The Faggione di Luogomano is located in the town of Cantagallo, in the province of Prato. It is one of the most important centuries-old trees in the city, located within the Reserve, and has an area of 600 square meters. Those who visit the resort, cannot fail to visit this beautiful specimen. For tourists it is also possible to take a guided excursion in the park.
Prato - Monuments Galleria degli Alberti The Alberti Gallery is welcomed in the homonymous Palace. The building, built in the thirteenth century, is located in the center of the city and has undergone several times renovations. The gallery, which is located on the first floor of the building, is rich in Baroque works, paintings and sculptures, dating back to the Six — Eighteenth Century. The main attractions of the Gallery are the paintings by the prestigious Caravaggio, Lippi and Giovanni Bellini.
Prato - Streets and Squares Piazza del Comune Beautiful medieval square, enclosed on two sides by the Palazzo Comunale and Pretorio.
Prato - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Comunale Always of the Middle Ages, with a neoclassical facade of 700. Beautiful the Council Hall which houses the Picture Gallery, a collection of portraits of 600. The Textile Museum is located on the ground floor.
Prato - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santo Stefano The beginning of construction of the Cathedral of Prato started in '200, two-tone green and white with a beautiful bell tower on the right. The beautiful pulpit by Donatello and the frescoes in the Cappella Maggiore.
Prato - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello dell’Imperatore Also medieval, built by Emperor Frederick II. It is the only building of Swabian architecture in central and northern Italy. It was built for the control of the streets from the south of Germany.
Prato - Historic Centres Mura The circle around the old town still exists and was built in 400. It had six ports of entry and was connected with the castle through the Cassero.
Prato - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria delle Carceri It faces the square with the castle. Of '500, with splendid works in glazed terracotta by Andrea della Robbia.
Prato - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Datini The home of wealthy textile merchant Francesco Datini in 400. Highly influential figure, he got walled at his death, all his records and correspondence are in the palace. The archive was found in 900 and is kept in the palace.
Prato - Fountains Fontana del Bacchino The original of this little boy sitting on the grapes, is located in the atrium of Palazzo Comunale, the one in Piazza del Comune is a copy. It symbolizes the rebirth of Prato as a city in 1665.
Montemurlo - Walls, towers and gates La Rocca di Montemurlo In the municipality of Montemurlo (PO), at the top of the homonymous hill (180m above sea level), surrounded by a forest of holm oaks, olive trees, fir trees, chestnuts. From its position, on sunset days, the entire plain of Florence-Prato-Pistoia dominates.