A beautiful and serene church. A great place to visit and attend the mass service. A gorgeous church for a wedding.

Place of worship

Top place 1st time ... I am really surprice !

Absolute gem! Must visit!

Outstanding.

Mystikal

Beautiful church

(Translated by Google) We were informed that we absolutely had to use the backpack locker to visit the museum AFTER purchasing the tickets (small backpacks, certainly not school bags). We offered to keep them in the front so as not to risk damaging the works (we're certainly not children and know how to manage an art exhibition visit), but we were rudely refused, insisting that we use the lockers. Fortunately for us, too, the card refused the transaction to complete the ticket purchase, an opportunity that the staff seized upon to be even more rude and impolite. I note now that the official website and Facebook page don't require backpacks as a "visit rule," because had we known this in advance, we would have prepared differently (and if we had been informed beforehand, we would have considered it accordingly). I don't think this was professional or honest behavior. If you're considering a visit, I recommend keeping in mind that the lockers they offer for storing personal belongings aren't checked. Also note that I've been there before and had a backpack, and on that occasion I wasn't even asked to carry it in front. Is this a rule applied depending on who's selling the tickets and/or how they feel? Very, very unfair. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We were ordered to leave our backpack in their (probably unsupervised) cabinet only after purchasing the tickets. We had pretty small bags, too. Anyway, we offered to just hold our backpacks in front of us (as is sufficient in other museums), but our request was rudely refused. We've been lucky our credit card refused the transaction a few seconds later, an event used by the museum staff to become even more rude. Such rules are not specified on their museum website and Facebook page, so we had no way of knowing that beforehand. Regardless, that was absolutely unprofessional. If you are considering to visit the place I recommend you to take into consideration these unwritten rules. On a final note, I distinctly remember visiting the musuem before without any similar rule being enforced. (Original) Ci hanno comunicato di dover assolutamente utilizzare lo stipetto per contenere lo zainetto per poter visitare il museo DOPO l'acquisto dei biglietti (piccoli zaini, certo non cartelle da scuola). Ci siamo offerte di tenerli sul davanti per non rischiare di colpire le opere (non siamo certo bambini e sappiamo come gestire la visita di una mostra d'arte) ma ci è stato comunque rifiutato in malo modo insistendo che si dovessero utilizzare gli stipetti. Dico fortunatamente anche per noi la carta ha rifiutato la transazione per concludere l'acquisto dei biglietti, occasione che ha colto il personale per essere ulteriormente scortese e maleducata. Noto adesso che sul sito ufficiale e sulla pagina facebook non è richiesto non avere zainetti come "norma di visita", perché a saperlo prima ci saremmo attrezzate diversamente (e se ci fosse stato comunicato prima dell'acquisto avremmo valutato di conseguenza). Non penso sia stato un comportamento professionale ne onesto. Se state valutando la visita vi consiglio di tenere in considerazione che gli stipetti che offrono per contenere gli effetti personali non sono controllati. Da notare inoltre che ci sono già stata in precedenza e avevo lo zainetto, e in quell'occasione non mi è stato richiesto neanche di portarlo davanti. E' una norma applicata a seconda chi è presente a vendere i biglietti e/o come gli girano? Molto molto scorretto. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have been ordered to leave our backpack in their (probably unsupervised) cabinet only after purchasing the tickets. We had pretty small bags, too. Anyway, we offered to just hold our backpacks in front of us (as it is enough in other museums) but our request was rudely refused. We've been lucky our credit card refused the transaction a few seconds later, an event used by the museum staff to become even more rude. Such rules are not specified on their museum website and facebook page, so we had no way to know that beforehand. Regardless, that was absolutely unprofessional. If you are considering to visit the place I recommend you to take in consideration these unwritten rules. On a final note, I distinctly remember visiting the musuem before without any similar rule being enforced.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful museum for all history lovers. It tells the story of Prato's origins and its connections with the rest of the world. The renovated building strikes a beautiful balance between old and new. Extremely helpful staff. Accessible with the Prato Card. (Original) Bellissimo museo per tutti gli amanti della storia. Racconta le origini di Prato e i suoi intrecci con il mondo. Palazzo ristrutturato con un bell'equilibrio tra nuovo e antico. Personale disponibilissimo. Accessibile con Prato Card.

(Translated by Google) Perhaps the only place in Prato worth a visit. I was here on March 8, 2025, and the museum is truly beautiful and well-maintained. When I visited, I was the only one there, and I had the entire museum to myself. Next to many of the works, there was a QR code that, when scanned, opened a very interesting audio description. The museum appears to have been recently renovated, as it has new, modern equipment. The only things I didn't appreciate were that the panoramic terrace and the façade were under restoration, so I wasn't allowed to enjoy the view from there, and the exorbitant price of the ticket. It's absurd to charge such a high price for a museum. It's a shame, though, if you're in Prato, you must visit. For me, it was worth it, and I was pleasantly surprised. (Original) Forse l’unico posto a Prato meritevole di essere visitato. Sono stato qui il 8/3/2025 e il museo è veramente molto bello e curato. Quando l’ho visitato ero l’unico ed ho avuto tutto il museo per me. Accanto a molte opere c’era un qr code che se scansionato apriva una descrizione audio molto interessante. Il museo sembra essere stato ristrutturato di recente poiché ha attrezzature nuove e moderne. Le uniche cosa che non ho apprezzato sono state che la terrazza panoramica e la facciata erano in restauro e perciò non mi è stato permesso di ammirare la vista da lì su e il prezzo esorbitante del biglietto. È assurdo mettere un prezzo così elevato per vedere un museo. Un peccato però se siete a Prato è obbligatorio vistarlo. Per me ne è valsa la pena e sono stato piacevolmente sorpreso

One of the most unique Contemporary Art Museum in Italy.

Fantastic art gallery with a remarkable collection housed in an incredible building. Easy to catch the bus from Prato or Florence. Nice gallery shop as well. Staff welcoming.

I saw a great exhibition of Massimo Bartolini - Hagoromo. Definitely worth a visit.

Visited the museum on a saturday morning and it was good, I loved Marcon's rooms. But the bistro was the real thing, the guy with glasses was so friendly and made me the best cappuccino I had in Italy. And he told me that his sister lives in Poland as well! Even the sciacciatina was very good. Thank u!

I visited once with my friend. He is in jail now but still has memory !

The building itself is very impressive. Maybe I got there on a bad day but the exhibits were seriously dated, spectacularly academic and non visual. The content focused on a set of existentialist conceptual artists. The experience stuck me as though the museum could not afford to mount a real contemporary show & instead had pulled out notes and photos of artists and their work from their library.

This place is beautyfull, it looks like crossaint.

The Textile Museum in Prato, located in a restored historic mill, offers a fascinating look at centuries of textile history. Exhibits range from ancient fabrics to modern fashion, with well-preserved machinery and clear explanations. Friendly staff and a small shop add to the experience, making it a worthwhile visit for anyone interested in textiles or industrial heritage.

Beautiful space and interesting exhibition about Prato’s history in textile production which is still alive. Gorgeous old fabrics on display.

Interesting little museum that offers great insight into the history of textiles and fashion in Prato. Very helpful staff and a gift shop with unique products. Look forward to watching the museum grow over time.

Excellent museum. I learned a lot about the textile industry. We spent about 2 hours there. All the explanations appear in English.

From the permanent installation to the Balenciaga/Alaïa exhibition, this museum is one of the best curated fashion museums in the Tuscan region.

It’s a lovely museum that worth a visit. It’s neither too small nor too informative and sophisticated to understand. Though the route was not the best design, I’d still give a 5 star cuz I had a great time there.

One of the best museum experiences I had! But I'm also biased since I really love this industry. Museum is small so you don't get tired and can pay attention to everything.

Nice castle with beautiful views of the city. Nice to be able to climb to the top and walk around. Entrance was free when visited. I would highly recommend a visit if in the area

Great views from the wall and free! We did find it hard to visit though... it's closed on Tuesday and closed from pretty much 12.15pm til 6pm. Also because of Covid there is only one group allowed up the wall at a time so leave yourself enough time

A good observation point, but don’t expect to see any exhibition inside the walls. You can actually walk all around and on the top of the castle. Entrance is free of charge.

Beautiful castle with great views. You can climb up it for free

Great view from the ramparts.

It's a nice local venue, but it doesn't offer much for a visiting tourist.

The Emperor's Castle is located in Prato in Piazza delle Carceri. It is an example of Frederick-era architecture, built by order of Emperor Frederick II of Swabia, as part of the struggle for dominance in Tuscany between the empire and the papacy that characterized the decades around 1200. History and description edit The site of today's castle once housed the Alberti family's fort of Prato, which was almost completely razed to the ground in 1107 during the siege by Matilda of Canossa's troops. In its place, another palace, called "Palazzolo," was rebuilt to house the nuncios of Emperors Henry VI of Swabia and Otto IV of Brunswick (two towers remain, the ones without battlements, which until 1767-68 were about double their current height); The area surrounding the castle has always been strategic, so much so that documents dating back to 1035[2] attest to the presence of an older "palatium"; this building was the nucleus of the Castrum Prati, the village that arose above the palace, which also contained an ancient parish church (Santa Maria in Castello, which no longer exists). The construction commission was entrusted by Frederick II to Riccardo da Lentini, probably starting in 1240. The castle, originally tangent to the second circle of walls (12th century), was partially surrounded by a moat and connected to the Albertian prisons, from whose definition "prisons" the nearby Marian sanctuary took its name. It has eight towers and, like Castel del Monte, has various symbolic aspects inherent in both its structure and its portal. Once completed, it was intended to be used as an important garrison for the empire, testifying to the emperor's presence in his northern possessions. However, its construction was interrupted around 1250 due to the emperor's premature death, and the unfinished structure was subsequently used for many other purposes. During the 14th century, under Florentine rule, the castle was connected to the third ring of walls by a covered corridor called the "Corridore del Cassero" (meaning: castle corridor), or simply the Cassero. This allowed Florentine troops to safely enter the city from outside the walls using a protected passage. Over the centuries, several houses were built inside and around the structure. In the 1930s, under Fascist rule, all the houses were demolished, and the castle assumed its current appearance, consisting essentially of only the exterior walls. The simultaneous opening of Viale Piave also led to the demolition of much of the Cassero structure, of which two sections remain. Also interesting, behind the castle itself, are the remains of the hospital and the corresponding church of San Giovanni Gerosolimitano (or of the Knights of Malta), built outside the walls in the mid-12th century and currently abandoned, but which still preserves small and rare anthropomorphic traces in Romanesque terracotta. Il castello dell'Imperatore si trova a Prato in piazza delle Carceri. È un esempio di architettura federiciana, costruita cioè per ordine dell'imperatore Federico II di Svevia, nell'ambito della lotta per il predominio in Toscana tra l'impero e il papato che caratterizzò i decenni a cavallo del 1200.Storia e descrizione modifica Sul luogo dove si trova l'odierno castello sorgeva anticamente il forte degli Alberti di Prato, che venne quasi completamente raso al suolo nel 1107 durante l'assedio delle truppe di Matilde di Canossa; al suo posto un altro palazzo, detto "Palazzolo", venne ricostruito per ospitare i nunzi degli imperatori Arrigo VI di Svevia e Ottone IV di Brunswick (del quale restano due torri, quelle prive di merli, che fino al 1767-68 avevano circa il doppio dell'attuale altezza); l'area interessata dal Castello era da sempre strategica, tanto che esistono documenti fino dal 1035[2] che testimoniano la presenza di un più antico "palatium"; questa costruzione era il nucleo del Castrum Prati, il borgo che sorgeva a monte del palazzo che possedeva anche un'antica pieve (Santa Maria in Castello, oggi non più esistente). L'incarico della costruzione venne dato da Feder

Disappointing experience. Firstly the food is not authentic. They are selling a spoon of turmeric rice by calling it Biriyani. Ridiculously, they served a bread with some garlic paste on it and called it garlic naan. Secondly, they compel you to order more. Thirdly, unfriendly staffs. Overall, if possible, avoid.

Wish I could give 10 stars! My husband and I walked in here on a Saturday evening hoping to get in as we had been driving all day and after a week of pizza and pasta were looking for something different. Sadly there were no reservations available and we were pretty bummed. But the staff didn’t turn us away, they offered to make some to go orders for us so we could atleast enjoy the food. And we really really did!! The food was absolutely delicious-and the staff was just wonderful! So friendly and kind. If we were staying near Prato for longer there’s no doubt we would be back here again! I would highly recommend this place! Seriously , we wish we had it close to us back in the U.S!

Very good food and nice serving style. Today I takeaway daalmakhani and naan. Super tasty. Awesome 👌 👏 👍

This Restaurant is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is pretty good, some italian classics and some twists, and for their prices it’s 100% worth it.

I feel like at home..very nice place, very good food..

A very good Indian restaurant with a tasty food and excellent service. Actually we got to the place when it was fully booked, but we managed easily to book a table for another day via WhatsApp, and our table waited for us. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was great. Staff was doing a good job of explaining us about the dishes. Points for improvement: 1. More vegetarian options (there was only one when we arrived) 2. English menu (surprise! no English! typically Indian places in Europe provide an English menu) Recommended, if you want a break from the local cuisine.

Foods are good. But all stuffs didn’t wear masks. A stuff was sitting down to us to write down our order, forced us to order a main course per person at least. Rudest stuff ever. If you gays are looking for a nice place to spend a wonderful evening, NOT recommended this restaurant.

Bistecca Florentina is excellent. Worth taking the train ride if you are staying in Florence. History of the restaurant matched by excellent food and service. Alina was great and a true professional waitress.

such a beautiful little spot in prato for some really yummy and filling pasta and wine. the staff here are really approachable and kind, and the decor is so cute and quaint, reminiscent of the building’s old skeleton’s while staying seasonal and contemporary with its decor.

Good food, varied menu, nice service. No music in venue though ! Bistecca fiorentina recommended.

A traditional Italian restaurant. We were with a group of 20 without making a reservation. This was not a problem at all. The service was great, the food really good and there was a fair amount of good wines we could choose from. All in all, a great restaurant.

We walked in without a reservation with a group of 20 people and were seated without any hassle. The food was excellent, the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend this place.

had a lovely veggie dinner. excellent service

First impression would call for a 5 star rating. The bistecca tastes amazing and the selection of wines is good. However, the service level does not exactly match the rest, unfortunately. Wine was not opened at the table, we were not offered to taste the wine and the bottle was only placed at our table without being poured. Would expect this for a restaurant of this class.

Wonderful little place off the beaten track in Prato - appeared to largely be locals eating there, and no English menu (thank you Google Lens!) So those were good indicators it wasn't a tourist trap. Very friendly staff and delicious food! Highly recommended!

5 stars is not enough! Although they cannot speak English, the waitress really took her time to help us choose a meal. It was ready very fast and just delicious - I really recommend it!

I cant belive somebody would give less than 5* to this restaurant. We had meat lunch. It was marvelous. Soft, tasty... And staff... Great especially Mr. Gabriele!!!

Said it would be open, accepted my reservation, but was closed contrary to posted hours.

Very good place, food 5 star, the service 5 stars. For sure I’ll be back to eat over here

Very nice place. Food is good and price reasonable. Staff is very kind.

The food and the service we're excellent! Definitely recommended if you are around Prato.

Four of us for lunch. Two margarita pizzas , one salad and one carbonara dish. Pizzas were really blah tasting the vegetables were ok and the carbonara was just ok. What took me by the most surprise was the total amount of the bill. This place offers ok food with high prices. Can’t recommend.

We visited with a large group of about 20, which, admittedly, can be a challenge for any restaurant, but from the moment we sat down, it was clear the challenge might be mutual. The owner himself took our orders, armed with nothing but a pen, a scrap of paper, and a wing and a prayer. While charming in theory, the execution was... less so. Our family of four ordered a chicken dish, a chicken Caesar salad, a Caprese salad, and—out of sheer culinary curiosity—a starter listed as “rabbit cooked like tuna.” (A dish so cryptic it sparked a full-table debate and some light Googling.) When the food began to arrive, everyone was cautiously optimistic, except me, the lone soul left dishless and forgotten. The owner, doing a casual lap of the table, asked if everyone had their meal (which felt like something he should already know). I let him know that not only was the mystery rabbit a no-show, but my chicken dish hadn’t arrived either. His response? “Ah yes, the rabbit cooked like tuna is no longer available.” As for the chicken? “Oh... um... yes, that’ll take another 25–30 minutes.” Considering the rest of the table was already halfway through their meals, I suggested we cancel it altogether and I’d share my 10-year-old’s chicken Caesar—until he declared, with the brutal honesty only a child can muster, “This chicken is dry and cold.” He wasn’t wrong. It was also bland enough to make me question if the chef was in witness protection. My wife’s Caprese salad was “fine,” in the same way a lukewarm hotel coffee is fine, technically acceptable but far from memorable. Eventually, the owner returned, now offering to fast-track the chicken dish. I agreed, out of hunger and a faint glimmer of hope. When it finally arrived, it was... passable. Edible. Certainly not worth the suspense. At the end of the meal, I thanked the owner for trying to smooth things over, to which he responded (with complete sincerity), “Yes, I just took the chicken someone else ordered and gave it to you.” A fitting end to a meal best described as chaos with a side of confusion. Prices were ambitious given the quality, and while we appreciate a good story, I’d prefer mine not come at the expense of dinner.

Had a conference dinner here with a big group and overall it was a good experience: the food was tasty and the atmosphere outside - on the square next to the castle - hard to beat. The service was friendly and professional, although at points slightly disorganized. In terms of the food and serving, I wasn’t a huge fan of the “sharing” concept and the fact that several dishes were brought on larger plates to share, rather than individually plated. I understand though that this is more feasible for a large group. Overall still recommended!

We (4 adults, 2 children) had a lovely lunch on the terrace. Tasty starters and pasta. It wasn't cheap but overall priceworthy. Expect the Pizza MARGHERITA plus ham for the children. 24 Euro each, instead of 10 Euro as indicated on the menu (without ham). They charged 14 Euro (×2) extra for the ham..... That's a rip off.

Lovely meal in a superb spot across from the castle. Service was very prompt and efficient

Very good atmosphere and the setting paid off! Food was good and light. The only downside was the big delays between courses, possibly because we were a very big team of people and the restaurant was not adequately staffed to manage it properly. However, the whole experience was very positive. I believe that if someone goes to the bistro with a few friends it would be perfect!

The prices aren't cheap, but neither is the quality of the food. The pigeon dish I tried was delicious.

An average Italian meal, nothing special.

A surprise in Prato. High quality fish food and great selection of wines.

Very good fish restaurant!!! Really delucious!!!

Just passing by on the way back to UK. Food was okay. The place was grand.

Vines are very good

Wonderful...

(Translated by Google) One of Prato's most historic seafood restaurants. The vintage decor feels like a step back in time. The fish is high-quality and fresh, and the dishes are simple yet effective. Very good first courses. The wine list offers a wide selection. The only downside is the slightly above-average prices. (Original) Ristorante di pesce tra i più storici di Prato. Sembra di entrare nel passato per l’arredamento molto “vintage”. Qualità del pesce alta, fresco e i piatti proposti sono semplici ma efficaci. Primi molto buoni. carta dei vini con tante proposte Unico neo “negativo” i prezzi che sono un po’ sopra la media.