List of city nicknames in Spain

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The iconic clock of the Pavello de la Immaculada -- the former Male Psychiatric Hospital in Sant Boi de Llobregat -- watches over a city long and still known as "la ciudad de los locos." Born from its historical concentration of mental health facilities, the nickname has been reclaimed as a symbol of pride, reflecting a city that now leads mental health and proudly hosts the headquarters of the Catalonia Mental Health Cluster. 038 Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu, c. Dr. Antoni Pujadas 42 (Sant Boi de Llobregat), torre.jpg
The iconic clock of the Pavelló de la Immaculada — the former Male Psychiatric Hospital in Sant Boi de Llobregat — watches over a city long and still known as “la ciudad de los locos.” Born from its historical concentration of mental health facilities, the nickname has been reclaimed as a symbol of pride, reflecting a city that now leads mental health and proudly hosts the headquarters of the Catalonia Mental Health Cluster.
Ecija's skyline, dating back to the 18th century, is shaped by its towers. Hence the name la ciudad de las torres. Iglesia de San Gil - panoramio.jpg
Écija's skyline, dating back to the 18th century, is shaped by its towers. Hence the name la ciudad de las torres.
The "Green Coast" became an official name for the coasts of Gijon and Aviles in 1969. As the major city in the area, Gijon is known as the "capital of the green coast". Gijon 094.JPG
The "Green Coast" became an official name for the coasts of Gijón and Avilés in 1969. As the major city in the area, Gijón is known as the "capital of the green coast".

Many cities and towns throughout Spain are popularly known by a wide range of nicknames, aliases, sobriquets, and slogans, each of which encapsulates distinctive elements of their history, geography, cultural heritage, economic character, or local identity. These monikers often arise from popular imagination or historical circumstance, serving as a reflection of how residents and visitors alike perceive the unique personality of each locality.

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While some of these epithets have been formally recognized or incorporated into official discourse, many others remain informal or traditional, preserved through oral transmission, literary references, and regional pride over the centuries. Together, they provide valuable insight into the diversity and richness of Spain’s urban and regional character, illustrating the enduring connection between place, history, and popular expression.[1][2] [1] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Apodos de ciudades". 20Minutos (in Spanish). 10 August 2009.
  2. ↑ Yates Sosa, Rafael (2012). El fin del mundo Maya y la ex-república de Yucatán. Bloomington, IN: Palibrio. pp. 106–107. ISBN   9781463320393.
  3. ↑ de la Fuente, Manuel (17 August 2013). "Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, el español dueño del Caribe". ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 December 2019.
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