Cities wear their nicknames like badges of honor—each title a window into their history, culture, or quirks. Whether it’s Paris’ timeless "City of Light," Mumbai’s aspirational "City of Dreams," or Petra’s enchanting "Rose Red City," these monikers capture the essence of urban life in just a few evocative words. From Italy’s "City of Lilies" (Florence) to Singapore’s mighty "Lion City," nicknames often reveal hidden tales of triumph, geography, or even myth. In this article, we journey across 50+ iconic cities and their unforgettable aliases, diving into the origins of titles like Dublin’s "Fair City," Jerusalem’s "Holy City," and Prague’s trio of poetic names: "Golden City," "City of Hundred Spires," and "Mother of Cities." Discover how cities like Bruges earned the tag "Venice of the North" or why Geneva is hailed as the "Peace Capital." Whether you’re a traveler, history buff, or trivia lover, these nicknames offer a fresh lens to explore the world’s most fascinating urban landscapes.
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Sr. no. |
Nicknames |
City, Country |
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1. |
The City of Love |
Buzkashi |
|
2. |
The City of Light |
Paris, France |
|
3. |
City of Wine |
Bordeaux, France |
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4. |
Phocean City |
Marseille, France |
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5. |
Capital of the Alps |
Grenoble, France |
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6. |
The Big Smoke |
London, England |
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7. |
The Smoke |
London, England |
|
8. |
The Square Mile |
London, England |
|
9. |
The City of a Thousand Trades |
Birmingham, England |
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10. |
Little Big City |
Zurich, Switzerland |
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11. |
City of Four Rivers |
Torino, Italy |
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12. |
Pearl of the Adriatic |
Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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13. |
City of the Kings |
Lima, Peru |
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14. |
Fashion Capital of the World |
Milan, Italy |
|
15. |
The Happy |
Palermo, Italy |
|
16. |
The City of Lilies |
Florence, Italy |
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17. |
City of the Seven Hills |
Rome, Italy |
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18. |
The Eternal City |
Rome, Italy |
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19. |
City of Skyscrapers |
New York, United States |
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20. |
City of Delights |
Tivoli, Italy |
|
21. |
City of the Sun |
Naples, Italy |
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22. |
Capital of the Great War |
Udine, Italy |
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23. |
Bride of the Sea |
Venice, Italy |
|
24. |
City of Gold |
Vicenza, Italy |
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25. |
The Lion City |
Singapore |
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26. |
Pearl of the Orient |
Hong Kong |
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27. |
The Forbidden City |
Beijing, China |
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28. |
Oyster City |
Macau |
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29. |
Paris of the Middle East |
Beirut, Lebanon |
|
30. |
Golden Triangle |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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31. |
City by the Bay |
Manila, Philippines |
|
32. |
Pink City |
Jaipur, India |
|
33. |
The City of Gardens |
Bengaluru, India |
|
34. |
City of Joy |
Kolkata, India |
|
35. |
City of Dreams |
Mumbai, India |
|
36. |
Cultural Capital of India |
Kolkata, India |
|
37. |
City of 72 Nations |
Tehran, Iran |
|
38. |
The Rose Red City |
Petra, Jordan |
|
39. |
The Holy City |
Jerusalem, Israel |
|
40. |
The City that Never Stops |
Tel Aviv, Israel |
|
41. |
The Peace Capital |
Geneva, Switzerland |
|
42. |
Tiger Town |
Oslo, Norway |
|
43. |
Auld Reekie |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
|
44. |
The Fair City |
Dublin, Ireland |
|
45. |
The White City of the North |
Helsinki, Finland |
|
46. |
The City of Violet Crown |
Athens, Greece |
|
47. |
City of Peace and Justice |
The Hague, Holland |
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48. |
The Invincible City |
Porto, Portugal |
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49. |
City With a Future |
Lisbon, Portugal |
|
50. |
World City with Heart |
Munich, Germany |
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51. |
The Grey City |
Berlin, Germany |
|
52. |
The Imperial City |
Vienna, Austria |
|
53. |
Little Vienna |
Zagreb, Austria |
|
54. |
City of Hundred Bridges |
Wroclaw, Poland |
|
55. |
The Golden City |
Prague, Czech Republic |
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56. |
The City of Hundred Spires |
Prague, Czech Republic |
|
57. |
The Mother of Cities |
Prague, Czech Republic |
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58. |
Venice of the North |
Bruges, Netherlands |
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