Cheap Flights to Prato

Located close to the historic city of Florence, Prato is one of the major textile centers of Italy. The second biggest town of Tuscany, its fame as a hub for wool and clothing trade dates back to the 13th century. Tourists like exploring Prato’s range of contemporary public art. It also has a number of museums worth marveling at.

There is no airport in Prato that offers civilian flights and so you will have to use Pisa’s Galileo Galilei airport. Another alternative is Firenze’s Amerigo Vespucci airport. The latter is actually closer to Prato. For finding cheap flights to Prato, these two airports are your best options.

There are plenty of architectural wonders in Prato to enthrall tourists. The Duomo in the city with a 12th century origin is a major attraction. Its fusion of Gothic and Romanesque architecture is something you cannot help wondering at. Behind its high alter, there are some magnificent frescoes by Filippo Lippi. The collection of Tuscan artwork in the Museum of Mural Painting in the city is also worth a visit. The paintings of celebrated artists like Bernardo Daddi, Paolo Uccello and Filippo Lippi are preserved in the museum.

The Castle of Prato named Castello dell'Imperatore was made in the 13th century by Emperor Frederick II, whose military architecture is quite interesting. In Prato, you should not miss the Textile Museum. It highlights the achievements and history of regional clothing industry in graphic detail. Apart from that, you can also see some examples of rare and exquisite textile samples collected from far away countries. All these visual delights, coupled with cheap flights to Prato, make the city worthy of being included in your Italy travel list.

The St Francis Church in Prato is another marvel of architecture with its origins dating back to 13th century. Its capitulary room which is also called Migliorati chapel has some nice frescoes done by Nicola di Pietro Geri.

In Prato, there are several types of accommodations for tourists. However, you should choose hotels in Prato located close to the edifice and museums, especially if you want to explore the sights without spending much time.