Ybor City

Ybor City

Cigar Capital of the World

Ybor City is Tampa's National Historic Landmark District. When you walk down Seventh Avenue (now a section of Tampa) you will experience a feeling of being transported to a place in another time. Brick streets are lined with sidewalks of hexagonal concrete pavers and old-fashioned, cast-iron globe street lamps. Buildings present ornate porticos, decorative brickwork, handmade wrought iron balconies, and ornamental tile work. All these, and the majestic architecture of cigar factories, social clubs and other unique buildings, provide a glimpse into an era rich with culture and history. Some of the small, plain workers' cottages, once home to Ybor City's cigar workers, have been preserved. A small park dedicated to Cuban poet and revolutionary José Martí is located on a quiet corner. The park is a reminder of Martí's efforts to gain support for the cause of Cuban freedom in the 1890s. These historic sites speak of Ybor City's intriguing past.