How well do you know city nicknames around the world?
From white cities and pink cities to the Big Apple and Big Smoke, let’s put your knowledge to the test…
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Question 1 of 14
Let’s start with an easy one. Which of these cities is known as the Big Smoke?
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Question 2 of 14
Another easy one (literally) – which US city is known as The Big Easy?
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Question 3 of 14
Dozens of cities around the world claim to have been built on seven hills, but what city does the nickname most commonly refer to?
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Question 4 of 14
Which capital is known as the City of Hundred Spires?
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Question 6 of 14
Peru’s second largest city is known as The White City. What is it called?
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Question 7 of 14
Keeping with the colour theme here… which African city is known as the City of Gold?
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Question 9 of 14
South Korea’s former capital has been nicknamed the Museum without Walls. Name it.
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Question 10 of 14
Elsewhere in Asia, where would you find the Lion City?
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Question 11 of 14
Which city is known as the Paris of the Middle East?
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Question 12 of 14
Which South American city is known as the City of Fury thanks to a song from rock band Soda Stereo?
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Question 14 of 14
