Parco delle Cascine is Florence’s largest public park, a vast riverside landscape stretching along the Arno just west of the historic centre. Once the Medici family’s hunting estate, it has evolved into a lively urban oasis where locals jog, cycle and relax beneath long avenues of plane trees. The park’s wide lawns, shaded paths and open meadows create a refreshing contrast to the city’s dense Renaissance streets. Visitors can explore historic pavilions, small gardens and the elegant Piazzale delle Cascine, or enjoy the weekly market that brings colour and energy to the area. With its mix of nature, history and everyday Florentine life, Parco delle Cascine offers a peaceful escape and a glimpse of the city’s more contemporary rhythm, making it an ideal destination for leisurely walks and outdoor activities.
Florence ItalyParco delle Cascine is located on the north bank of the Arno River in northwest Florence, stretching from the city center near Piazza Vittorio Veneto westward to where the Mugnone stream meets the Arno, covering about 160 hectares as the city's largest public park. The main entrance is at Piazzale delle Cascine, easily accessible by tram line T1 (Cascine stop), bus 17C, or a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station along Lungarno Vespucci. Nearby are the historic Palazzina Reale (now University of Florence's agronomy faculty), the monumental statue of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the Giardino della Catena with its Grotta del Frate pond, and sports facilities including a velodrome, tennis courts, and hippodromes, all within this green expanse parallel to the river. Just beyond lie residential areas and the Isolotto neighborhood across the Arno.
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