Photo courtesy of Keir Magoulas | Visit Tampa Bay
Welcome to Tampa
Tampa is a bit of an unsung destination in Florida, home to world-class museums, pristine white sand beaches, a lively waterfront and sunny weather throughout the year. Take a look at some of the city’s highlights and hidden gems on this photo tour.
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Downtown skyline
Downtown Tampa, a business and commercial hub, sits right on the waterfront, with its high rises towering above excellent museums, restaurants, shops and bars.
Photo courtesy of Keir Magoulas | Visit Tampa Bay
Latin Quarter
Ybor City, Tampa’s Latin Quarter, ranks among the city’s most celebrated neighborhoods. Historic 7th Avenue, or “La Setima” as locals call it, runs through the heart of the neighborhood and has been designated one of the American Planning Association’s Great Streets in America.
Photo courtesy of Keir Magoulas | Visit Tampa Bay
Cigar Capital of the World
Ybor City was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World, thanks to immigrants Gavino Gutierrez, Vicente Martinez Ybor and Ignacio Haya who began manufacturing cigars in Tampa in the late 1800s. Visitors can still watch the process of cigar rolling today…
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