Prato, Local breads

The Prato area has very ancient origins, shown by the presence of monuments from the Etruscan and Roman periods. Prato, rich in historical-artistic treasures, such as the Cathedral of St. Stephen – an example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture - is also a modern city that looks towards the future, with the “Luigi Pecci” Contemporary Art Centre, a reference point for the entire region. A land that has been able to make itself known throughout the world for the quality production textile industry. The Bisenzio valley, further north and confining with the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, is a hilly and mountainous area with places of unquestioned naturalistic worth. To the south on the Montalbano hills, splendid Medici villas and parishes rise in panoramic positions. The cuisine is simple, humble, using classic ingredients. The sausages are tasty, such as the traditional Prato mortadella. Of considerable importance are the wines of the hilly areas, among which the Carmignano red that can consider itself one of the oldest wines in Italy. The sweet Vin Santo wine is traditionally accompanied by the famous Prato biscuits called “Cantuccini”.

Piazzo Duomo 8, Prato, 0574 24112


Website: www.prato.turismo.toscana.it