Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Places to visit near Prato

Prato is a city in Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, home to about 181,820 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 39 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 28 museums and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Palazzo Pretorio (1 km), Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (1 km) and Castello dell'Imperatore (1 km).

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Prato, Emilia-Romagna
Prato, Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prato at a glance

Location
Bologna district, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Population
about 181,820
Coordinates
43.8805° N, 11.0970° E
Places within 50 km
129 (129 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Prato

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prato: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Prato

109 churches within 100 km of Prato. The closest is Gualchiera di Coiano (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Prato

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prato. The closest is Palazzo Pretorio (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Prato

43 museums within 100 km of Prato. The closest is Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prato

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prato. The closest is La Retaia (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prato

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prato. The closest is Acquerino Reserve (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Prato

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Prato. The closest is Castello di Montemurlo (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Prato

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prato
  2. 1 km Palazzo Pretorio · heritage site, Bologna
  3. 1 km Museo dell'Opera del Duomo · museum, Bologna
  4. 3 km Gualchiera di Coiano · church, Bologna
  5. 6 km Centro Per L'arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci · museum, Bologna
  6. 3 km Castello dell'Imperatore · heritage site, Bologna
  7. 0 km Back to Prato

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From travellers near Prato

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prato by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches39109Gualchiera di Coiano (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3363Palazzo Pretorio (1 km)
    Museums2843Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1736La Retaia (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Acquerino Reserve (20 km)
    Other attractions57San Francesco Convent (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Castello di Montemurlo (9 km)
    Parks33Parco Delle Cascine (18 km)

    Prato: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prato?

    Palazzo Pretorio (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (museum, about 1 km), Castello dell'Imperatore (heritage site, about 1 km), Centro Per L'arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci (museum, about 3 km), Gualchiera di Coiano (church, about 3 km), La Retaia (viewpoint, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prato?

    129 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Prato?

    Gualchiera di Coiano, about 3 km by road; Brancacci Chapel (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prato?

    Palazzo Pretorio, about 1 km by road; Castello dell'Imperatore (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Prato?

    Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, about 1 km by road; Centro Per L'arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prato?

    Start in Prato, visit Palazzo Pretorio, then Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, then Gualchiera di Coiano, then Centro Per L'arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci, then Castello dell'Imperatore, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prato?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Prato

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Prato’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Prato on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.