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 We offer our guests free outside parking right next to the Residence and in the centre of the Prato: we give a permit which allows them to get into the pedestrian area.
The Residence has three floors, and all the rooms are reachable by lift. On the upper floor a beautiful roof garden welcomes guests for relax, enjoying an enchanting view of Prato with its old characteristic roofs. |
 The reception is open from 9.30am to 12.30am and 4.00pm to 7.00pm, from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays the Reception is closed. To be accommodated out the office hours and on closed days, please contact us and take an appointment.
An attentive and friendly staff will attend to your every need and will do everything to make your stay as much comfortable as possible. |
| Property Facilities Summary: |  Child Friendly | Cooking Courses | | Ironing | Laundry | | Lift | Luggage Storage | | Medium Pets Welcome | Parking | | Public Garage | | | |
 As the Residence is located in the heart of Prato, and just a few steps from the cathedral dome, all the main facilities are within walking distance, like restaurants, cinemas, theatres, book shops, shopping area, supermarket, swimming pool, Internet point, cafés...
Prato
Prato is famous above all, for its production of woolen fabrics that, since the Middle Age, has had a strong influence on the economical and social development of the entire area, but beyond this aspect, the city can offer highly significant historical and artistic tourist attractions, along an itinerary that goes from the Middle Ages to the most advanced modernity. And it is a good point to begin excursions in the surroundings and in the near art cities.
A nice walk will lead you in the centre where we suggest you not to miss:
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Splendid example of Romanesque Gothic architecture for Prato that, despite the many transformations it has undergone in time, maintains its architectural unity above all in the sagacious use of the two colours of stone: light alberese and dark green marble (serpentine), typical materials of Prato architecture until the 15Th century. Emerging from the façade is the Pulpito by Donatello and Michelozzo, used for the exhibition of the Sacred Belt of the Madonna. On the right side the Romanesque Tower (12th century).
Cathedral Museum
It occupies a part of the Palazzo Vescovile and houses a paintings dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries, sacred art objects and vestments, Etruscan archaeological finds.
Church of St. Dominic (1821-1325)
A refined Gothic structure in alberese stone and brick. From its cloister (1480) we enter the Fresco Museum , with detached frescoes, synopia - the preparatory sketches - and graffiti from the 14-17th century and objects from the Dominican Convent.
Church of St. Francis (1821-1315)
With brick flanks and transept, has a handsome two-tone façade in the typical alberese and green marble of Prato, crowned by a Renaissance tympanum.
Emperor's Castle
The only example of Swbian architecture in northern and central Italy. It was built over a pre-existing structure by Riccardo Lentini on orders of Frederick II. Near the Castle , along Viale Piave, there is the Medieval Cassero, a sheltered passage for troops, once connected to the Castle itself.
Basilica of St. Mary of the Dungeons
Built by Giuliano da Sangallo (1485-92) on orders of Lorenzo il Magnifico, on the site of the former ancient prison. It a masterpiece of harmonius proportions, laid out in the form of a Greek cross, typically Renaissance style
Textile Museum
The only museum devoted entirely to the art and technology of textiles. The collection consists of over 6.000 samples of fabrics that go from the 5th century A.D. to the present.
Luigi Pecci Contemporary Art Centre
Built to plans drawn by Italo Gamberini, the centre is not only an exhibition space, but a seat of international research and artistic production, housing an efficient Information and Visual Arts Documentation Centre. Moreover there is a permanent collection and, on the outside, works of famous artists.
Metastasio Theatre
Inaugurated in 1830 has an elegant hall with stalls by Luigi de Cambray Digny.
Politeama Theatre
One of the biggest theatres in all Tuscany, with 1.200 seats, began its activity in 1925 with "Tosca".
Surroundings of Prato
The countryside around the city and throughout the province offers many sites of interest to the visitor: Etruscan Necropolis and findings at Comeana and Artimino, the recent archaeological excavation of Gonfienti, Romanesque Churches in montalbano, and in the Bisenzio Valley, medieval villages, the opulent Medici Villas in Poggio a Caiano and Artimino, the Quinto Martini Park-Museum in Seano, not to mention the splendour of the hilly landscape of Montalbano with its vineyards and olive groves, or the impressive scenery of the rocky karstic hills of the Calvana and Monteferrato range, the Bisenzio Valley and Montemurlo. For bikers and hikers there is the opportunity of exploring the many trails (some of which are part of the Apennines Grand Tour) through woods, chestnut groves and hills characterizing a part of Tuscany where man has alays been closely in touch with nature.
Excursions
Florence
At only 15 minutes by train (departures every 20 minutes) you can visit the "crib of art".
We can reserve guided tours of the city centre with entrance in the most important museums such as Uffizi and Galleria of Accademia, and in the surroundings of Florence (Fiesole, Piazzale Michelangelo).
Siena and San Gimignano
You can visit the city with an hour drive (bus from Prato) or we can reserve guided tours (departures from Florence)
Chianti
Visit of the wine region with dinner in one of the suggestive medieval little towns (departures from Florence)
Pisa
You can reach the city by train (one hour) or reserve a guided tour (departure from Florence)
Lucca
Visit to the famous 16th Century walls and to its Villas (guided tours from Florence)
Versilia
Viareggio, seaside, wellknown city for its elegnat shops all along the sea walk, and for its big and long beaches. Reachable by train (one hour)
Shopping
Nearby there are Gucci and Prada Outlet, Barberino Designer Outlet. There are organized tours with departure from florence or with private driver from Prato. |
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