Dal 14 dicembre 2019 al 13 aprile 2020 “Never seen” paintings by the De Vito Foundation together with the most evocative seventeenth century paintings of the Palazzo Pretorio Museum give life to an exhibition that aims to tell the decisive impact of Caravaggio’s painting on Neapolitan school artists in the seventeenth century, through a choice of works of the two […]
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It’s just so lucky that you are staying at Hotel Datini Prato this weekend! Our very close position to Florence will allow you to participate in one of the most important Florentine events of the year: “The Explosion of the Cart”. This ancient tradition has as its protagonist the “Brindellone”, the decorated tower-shaped wagon about 11 meters high. It is […]
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“Prato Film Festival” is an international event dedicated to cinema to be held from 8th to 11th May 2019 in Prato, the birthplace of many important personalities of the big screen. The Prato Film Festival has always honored two great screenwriters of cinema and comedy Piero De Bernardi, born in Prato and Leo Benvenuti, born in Florence. The Festival intends […]
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Two cities bonded by their productive history and connected by a trekking route that enables you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine filled with excellencies and tradition, and discover the territory’s history and culture. The route passes through towns, peaks and valleys and links two historic centres that have grown over the centuries thanks to […]
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International guests, exhibitions, talk shows, books, movies and music. Back in Prato from 5 to 7 April 2019 Mediterranean Downtown, the first Italian festival on contemporary Mediterranean, promoted by COSPE non-profit organization, City of Prato and Tuscany Region in collaboration with Libera, Amnesty International and Legambiente Italy . All info on https://mediterraneodowntown.it/
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The exhibition Verde Prato, curated by Elisa Cristiana and Emilia Giorgi, will open at the Centro per l’arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci on Tuesday 19 March at 6.00 pm. It is anexperimental and innovative project, the result of intense team work by the Municipality of Prato’s Planning Office which boasts of valuable contributions from international experts such as the architect Stefano […]
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In Piazza del Mercato nuovo events, Parade of the Dragon, music and dances to celebrate the year of the pig. 14/02 Inauguration ceremony with piano concert by Giulia Mazzoni and lightning ceremony of artistic installations, in the afternoon various entertainments until 8 p.m., ceremony of the Emperor’s wedding. 15/02 in the morning the square will be open to the public, […]
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At the Museo del Tessuto an exhibition that illustrates the evolution of luxury textile production between the fourteenth and the sixteenth centuries. Over 120 specimens, specially restored for the occasion. In addition, large scale reproductions of 6 great figures of Italian Renaissance court life, including Cosimo dè Medici and Bianca Maria Sforza. Until 06June. Info 0574/611503
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Exhibition that offers a survey on the image of women and gender identity in Italy between 1960s and 1980s. Photos by Paola Agosti, Letizia Battaglia, Lisetta Carmi, Elisabetta Catalano and Marialba Russo. At Centro Pecci until 08 March
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Multimedia exhibition on the occasion of the 500th aniversary of death of Leonardo. On display reserches, studies and experiments developed on the mechanization of production of yarns and fabrics, fundamental economic engines of the time. Until 26th May 2019.
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