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Estoril Court Central

2005 establishments in PortugalBuildings and structures in CascaisPortuguese sports venue stubsSport in Oeiras, PortugalSports venues completed in 2005
Sports venues in Lisbon DistrictTennis venue stubsTennis venues in Portugal

Estoril Court Central is the main tennis court in Oeiras, Portugal. Built in 2005, it currently holds 10,000 spectators. It used to host the Portugal Open in May.

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Estoril Court Central
Eixo Verde e Azul, Algés, Linda-a-Velha e Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo

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N 38.709722222222 ° E -9.2537027777778 °
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P5 Diversidade de Flora

Eixo Verde e Azul
1495-795 Algés, Linda-a-Velha e Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo
Portugal
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