Place to see: Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, United States
Ybor City, Florida
Ybor (pronounced ee-bore) City was once known as the "Cigar Capital of the World" producing 250 million cigars a year. During that time (late 1800s to early 1900s) Many immigrants flooded the area but the Latin culture and language took root.
About this place:
Ybor (pronounced ee-bore) City was once known as the "Cigar Capital of the World" producing 250 million cigars a year. In the late 30s until the late 70s it was in ruin and many buildings were destroyed but now the remaining architecture has been restored and developed. Stores, restaurants and bars have filled the old cigar factories while Tampa locals and tourists now stroll the brick-paved streets, ride the street cars and even buy cigars.
Tampa, Florida, US
Discovered by Jeff Clark
on 8 December 2007.
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