CITIES WITH NICKNAMES

THE BIG EASY – NEW ORLEANS

There are several theories explaining why the largest city of

Louisiana is called The Big Easy and one of the most common

refers to the fact that it was and probably still is very easy for

musicians to perform gigs in the city.

THE LITTLE PARIS – BUCHAREST

It was mainly the city’s elegant architecture and the sophistication of

its elite that earned Bucharest the nickname of the Little Paris. The

Romanian capital really is smaller than Paris but compared to other

European cities, the adjective “little” is quite misleading since

Bucharest, home to almost 2 million people, is the 6th largest

city in the EU.

THE CITY OF LILIES – FLORENCE

A lily is such an important symbol of Florence that it even made it in

the city´s official flag. It is no surprise then that this beautiful flower

became a part of this Italian city´s nickname. As the capital of the

Tuscany region, Florence is also called the Birthplace

of the Renaissance.

MUDDY YORK – TORONTO

The most populous city in Canada has earned several nicknames

throughout the years and one of the oldest is the Muddy York.

This unflattering nickname, dating back to city’s settlement years

before the streets were paved and rain turned the dirt roads into

mud, may not fit anymore but it’s still used today.

THE PEACE CAPITAL – GENEVA

Switzerland is known for its armed neutrality and involvement in

peace-building processes around the world but if there is one city

particularly notable for its peacefulness, it’s Geneva, home to more

than 200 international organizations including the Red Cross.

THE LION CITY – SINGAPORE

The Lion City is not just the nickname of the Southeast Asian

metropolis but also the actual translation of the name. The Malay word

“Singa” means lion and “Pura” is city. However, studies suggest

that lions have never lived in Singapore.

THE MOTHER OF THE WORLD – CAIRO

With a population of about 7 million people, Cairo ranks among the

largest and most important cities in Africa and possibly in the world

but the nickname of the Egyptian capital seems to be a little

exaggerated. Founded in 969, there are much older cities in the

world that could claim the epithet.

THE FASHION CAPITAL – MILAN

If there is something the second largest Italian city is famous for,

it’s the iconic fashion brands and shows. Armani, Versace, Prada,

Dolce, Gabbana and many other top fashion brands earned this

city of 1.3 million its stylish nickname.

THE PARIS OF SOUTH AMERICA – BUENOS AIRES

The largest and capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires is another city

on the list whose nickname refers to Paris. Notable for the highest

concentration of theatres in the world, Buenos Aires is called the

Paris of South America because of its soaring architecture and

rich European heritage.