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Town Hall Square, Prato – Emperor's Castle loop from Viaccia

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Prato

Town Hall Square, Prato – Emperor's Castle loop from Viaccia

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Town Hall Square, Prato – Emperor's Castle loop from Viaccia

02:35

10.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.05 km

Monument to Francesco di Marco Datini

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Also known as the Merchant of Prato. Lived between the 12th and 13th centuries. Famous for a huge legacy of letters and writings found in the 19th century.

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4.05 km

Town Hall Square, Prato

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Of considerable medieval urban importance, in the latter period it assumed a leading role as a crossroads of the two city roads and seat of power; right here is still today the Municipality of Prato.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_del_Comune_(Prato)

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4.22 km

Church of San Francesco

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The Church of San Francesco in Prato is one of the first Franciscan churches in the world. It was built from 1228 to around 1280.

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4.30 km

Santa Maria delle Carceri Square

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4.40 km

Emperor's Castle

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The construction of the imperial palace began around 1240 on behalf of Emperor Frederick II, but was broken off around 1250 after his early death.
On the site of today's …

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4.47 km

Church of Santa Maria delle Carceri

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The church of Santa Maria delle Carceri was built by Giuliano da Sangallo on behalf of Lorenzo il Magnifico between 1484 and 1495.

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4.96 km

Piazza Mercatale Parking

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Piazza Mercatale is the largest square in Prato and is located in the historic center, it is considered one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. The square owes its …

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5.43 km

Prato Cathedral (Duomo di Prato)

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral of Santo Stefano is the main place of Catholic worship in the city of Prato, located in Piazza del Duomo. In July 1996 Pope John Paul II elevated it to the dignity of a minor basilica.
Source: it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo_di_Prato

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

2.73 km

1.40 km

760 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

4.16 km

439 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

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Town Hall Square, Prato – Emperor's Castle loop from Viaccia

Monument to Francesco di Marco Datini

Town Hall Square, Prato

Church of San Francesco

Santa Maria delle Carceri Square

Emperor's Castle

Church of Santa Maria delle Carceri

Piazza Mercatale Parking

Prato Cathedral (Duomo di Prato)

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