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NICKNAMES OF CITIES

Added on: 9th Sep 2015

 

THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC

DUBROVNIK

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One of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean,

Dubrovnik got this flattering nickname thanks to its numerous

architectonical jewels and historical sites. Sometimes also referred to

as the Croatian Athens, Dubrovnik was listed as a UNESCO

World Heritage Site in 1979.

 

 

THE CITY THAT NEVER STOPS

TEL AVIV

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With a population of over 400,000 the second largest city in Israel,

Tel Aviv is particularly well-known for its busy nightlife and dynamic

atmosphere, which is also why the city can boast a nickname strikingly

similar to that of New York City.

 

 

THE CITY OF 72 NATIONS

TEHRAN

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Home to about 8.5 million people, Tehran is the largest city in Iran as

well as in all of Western Asia. Its central position and economic

prosperity has attracted a great number of immigrants and it was

the diverse structure of its population that earned the city its

fitting nickname.

 

 

THE CAPITAL OF THE ALPS

GRENOBLE

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A host to the Winter Olympics in 1968, Grenoble owes its nickname

to its close proximity to the mountains. With a population of over

150,000 people, this French city has also become a significant

scientific centre for Europe.

 

 

THE BIG D

DALLAS

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While there are several major US cities that claim the nickname D-Town

(for example Detroit and Denver), there is no doubt about what city is

referred to as the Big D. With a population of about 1.3 million, Dallas is

the ninth largest American city so the adjective “big” is totally appropriate.

 

 

THE ETERNAL CITY

ROME

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Rome´s nickname is probably the oldest on this list. In ancient times,

the Romans thought that no matter what happened to the world, or

how many other empires might rise and fall, their city would go on forever.

Another popular name of this Italian capital is the City of the Seven Hills.

 

 

THE PEARL OF THE DANUBE

BUDAPEST

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The Capital of Hungary has earned several nicknames such as the

Capital of Freedom, the Capital of Spas and Thermal Baths and the

Capital of Festivals but most travel guides refer to this historical city as

the Pearl of the Danube, the longest river in the EU which

splits the city in two.

 

 

THE CITY OF THE KINGS

LIMA

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Today “The City of the Kings” is just a noble nickname for this

Peruvian capital, but back in the day it was the official name of the

city when it was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro.

He chose this opulent name because the city was founded on January 6,

the date of the feast of the Epiphany. However, the name quickly fell

into disuse and Lima became the city’s name of choice.

 


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