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Tampa Travel Guide

Tampa is home to numerous structures that are noteworthy due to their architectural characteristics or historic associations, the most noteworthy being the Seminole Heights and Hyde Park neighborhoods, two of the largest historic preservation districts in the city.

About Tampa

Tampa covers an area of 170.6 sq. miles (441.9 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 2.7 million people being the third largest metropolitan area in Florida, behind Miami and Atlanta. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County.

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Tampa Museum of Art

Tampa Museum of ArtEstablished in 1979, this museum houses more than 4,500 objects in its permanent collection and exhibits the largest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities in the Southeast. The Center Gallery displays themed exhibitions from the permanent collection. For a look at 19th and 20th century sculpture set against the backdrop of the Hillsborough River, visit the Terrace Gallery.

Stroll through the Outdoor Courtyard featuring contemporary sculptures, fountains and bronze work. For gifts, books, children’s items or home accessories, stop by the museum store.



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