Question: Which Florida city is known for its historic Ybor City neighborhood, once a thriving cigar manufacturing center?
Answer: Tampa
Tampa is known for its historic Ybor City neighborhood, which was once a major cigar manufacturing center, earning it the nickname “Cigar City.” The area was founded by Vicente Martinez Ybor and other cigar manufacturers in the 1880s and became a hub for immigrants, particularly from Cuba, Spain, and Italy, who worked in the cigar industry.
