Venue & Location

The MedVetPATHOGENS 2022 conference will be held at the Monash University Prato Centre, situated on the ground and first floors of the elegant 18th century Palazzo Vaj on Via Pugliesi in the historic centre of Prato, Italy. The Monash University Prato Centre, housed in Palazzo Vaj, is in the centre of the old town of Prato, only two minutes away from the city's cathedral and walking distance from both train stations (Prato Porta Al Serraglio and Prato Centrale)- scroll down for details.

 
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Prato provides a perfect environment for immersion in Italian language and culture. The province of Prato preserves historic works of beauty, with treasures of the Etruscan, Medieval and contemporary ages, and offers a prized cuisine with many local specialties, like cantucci. The city of Prato is also well connected by train to Florence (30 minutes), Bologna (1 hour), Pisa (1 ½ hours), Lucca (1 hour), Venice and Milan(3 hours), Rome (2hours), making it an excellent base from which to explore Italy.

For further information on Prato, please visit www.pratoturismo.it and www.visittuscany.com

Monash University Prato Centre

Via Pugliesi, 26
59100 Prato
Italy
www.monash.it

How to get to Prato from Florence?

  • Florence airport (Peretola) to Prato will take you approximately 25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus.

  • A taxi fare, one way between Florence and Prato will cost between 40 - 50 Euro - depending on the time of travel.

  • Bus services are available by either CAP or Lazzi bus-company, which departs every 15 minutes, located just outside the airport area (located on the main street). You can either purchase your ticket from a newsagency (Tavacchi) or on board the bus. The stop you will need to get off at is called, Via del Ceppo Vecchio, in front of the Lazzeriniana Library. The remaining part of the trip is in walking distance. Please use the following link to view map; http://monash.it/en/about/how-find-us

 
 
 
 
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Textiles and Fabric

Visit an example of nineteenth century industrial archaeology at the Climatoria Campolmi Leopoldo e C- to the location of the Museo del Tessuto. Not far below the surface of the city lies it's textile production, which can be discovered here. Showcasing Prato's textile manufactoring past, the museum showcases historic sacred vestements, ethnic textiles and garments, embroidery and contemporary outfits from film productions. Capture5 Restoration work at the Muse del Tessuto

Prato Biscotti

Traditional Food

There's nothing more traditional than a recipe that's been unchanged for generations, which is just what happens in Prato at the Bicottificio Mattei where the renowned Biscotti di Prato are made best. Don't miss out on other local specialties such as Mortadella, Carmignano figs, or Pratese stuffed celery. Capture7 Visit the Biscottificio Mattei, where the traditional Biscotti Di Prato are made Monash University Prato Centre Via Pugliesi, 26 59100 Prato Italy www.monash.it