A walled city in the province of Prato in Tuscany, central-west Italy. It is located about 13 km northwest of Florence, on the west bank of the Bisenzio River. It flourished as an autonomous city in the 11th century, and the woolen industry developed, earning it the nickname "Italian Manchester." In addition to textiles, machinery, cement and other industries are also carried out. In the city center, there is the Piazza delle Comune, surrounded by old buildings. To the northeast, the cathedral (12th-13th century) contains precious frescoes by Fra Filippo Lippi. The Basilica of Santa Maria delle Carceri (15th century) is said to be one of the masterpieces of Renaissance architecture in the Tuscany region. The castle built by Frederick II in the mid-13th century also remains. Population: 188,011 (2011 estimate). Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
イタリア中西部,トスカナ州プラト県にある城郭都市。フィレンツェの北西約 13km,ビゼンツィオ川の西岸に位置する。11世紀に自治都市として栄え,毛織物工業が発達し,「イタリアのマンチェスター」と称された。繊維のほか,機械,セメントなどの工業が行なわれる。都心部には古い建物で囲まれたコムーネ広場があり,その北東の大聖堂 (12~13世紀) はフラ・フィリッポ・リッピの貴重なフレスコ画を残している。サンタ・マリア・デレ・カルチェリ聖堂 (15世紀) は,トスカナ地方におけるルネサンス建築の代表作の一つといわれる。13世紀中頃,フリードリヒ2世により築かれた城郭も残存。人口 18万8011(2011推計)。
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