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48 Hours in Prato, Italy

November 30, 2016 by ashleyt Leave a Comment

A Weekend Guide to Prato

panorama in prato

I was kindly invited by SeeCity for 3 days to Prato last month. I was able to explore all the best this little-known city has to offer.

Prato is first known as the textile centre of Italy. King of fabric production, this town is surrounded by factories. However, this is only on the outskirts of town. Once you’re in the town centre, you’ll find a beautiful Duomo as well as large piazzas and delicious food.

Prato is first known as the textile centre of Italy. King of fabric production, this town is surrounded by factories. However, this is only on the outskirts of town. Once you’re in the town centre, you’ll find a beautiful Duomo as well as large piazzas and delicious food.

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Filed Under: Italy Tagged With: carmignano, Prato, prato tourism, things to do in prato, trips from florence, trips in tuscany, weekend guide to prato, weekend trip to prato

The Gastronomic Specialities of Prato, Italy

November 30, 2016 by ashleyt 2 Comments

What to Eat in Prato

biscotti prato

I was invited by CCT SeeCity to Prato to discover their vibrant modern art scene in the form of the new Centro Pecci. Because I’m an incurable foodie, I had to taste as much local cuisine as I possibly could stuff into my mouth at one time. I sought out all the specialities of Prato. It is only then that I feel like I can get a sense of a city. In addition to tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and ribollita, there are products produced right here in Prato.

Prato, located in Tuscany, has a strong regional cuisine. Just twenty minutes from Florence, you’ll find Tuscan specialties as well as typical specialties from Prato. Here, I’ve provided a list of some of the most traditional products for you to try during your stay in Prato. Here are the gastronomic specialties of Prato!

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