NICKNAMES OF CITIES
Added on: 9th Sep 2015
THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC
DUBROVNIK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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