Set in the green Cascine Park and founded over one hundred years ago, the tennis club is one of the oldest and most renowned in Italy. In addition to being a perfect place for sports, it is also a pleasant meeting place for members and guests. The club has a restaurant (open for both lunch and dinner) and a magnificent swimming pool. In 2004, it joined the prestigious Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs, one of only 79 clubs worldwide that are over 100 years old.
Viale del Visarno, 1
+39 055 332651
www.ctfirenze.it
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