Places to Visit in Prato Province

The province of Prato, which until a few decades ago was part of Florence province, doesn’t cover an especially large area.

The tourist offering spans art, nature and textile heritage—a living history that has shaped Prato’s growth, built its prosperity and fostered values of hospitality and cultural exchange.

Visitors are often surprised to discover that a province known worldwide primarily as one of the most significant textile manufacturing hubs also safeguards such a treasure trove of cultural riches, where the tradition of fine food and ancient heritage blend seamlessly with everything that is contemporary, modern and youthful.

Nonetheless, there are several worthwhile attractions to explore, starting with Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano, located south of the town centre, or Montemurlo, to the north-west.

Heading north, the landscape becomes increasingly hilly before rising into mountains. Here you’ll find the towns of Vaiano, Cantagallo and Vernio, nestled within the Val di Bisenzio valley, shaped by the course of the river of the same name.