Prato: Capital city of the province since 1993, Prato is situated 61 meters above sea level in the plain which is traversed by the Bisenzio River between Pistoia and Florence. An important industrial centre (textiles, manufacturing, chemical and mechanical sectors), it possesses notable Medieval and Renaissance monuments of historical and artistic value. These are well-conserved thanks to the circuit of walls built in the 1300's. Inside the city walls there is the beautiful Castle of the Emperor, built by Federico II in the 13th century, it is the only example of Swedish architecture in central-western Italy. The impressive building, on a square plan, includes a vast courtyard today used for performances. And of course the Dome The Cathedral of S. Stefano, emerging from the pieve of the same name from the High Middle Ages, was begun in the 13th century by Giudetto da Como and amplified in Gothic style in the 14th century. The elegant façade with white and green stripes presents a beautiful doorway ornamented by a terracotta by Andrea della Robbia.
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