Ybor City, Florida

Spent yesterday afternoon in Florida's Latin Quarter, Ybor City. What a great little neighbourhood! It has been designated as a National Historic Landmark District. Founded in the 1880's by cigar manufacturers, it was populated by thousand of hopeful immigrants from Italy, Spain and Cuba. As we wandered down 7th avenue, which is also known as one of the 10 greatest streets in America, it felt like we were transported back in time and place. Tons of great restaurants, cigar shops, a cigar museum, some vintage boutiques (hallelujah!), and of course souvenir shops with all the cheesy necessities that the average tourist like Graham and I must have, bumper stickers to be specific, but the architecture is what draws you in. Beautiful old buildings with a street car running down the centre of it all. Here are a few photos of our day out and about.