Why is it called White City?
Why is it called White City? White City was also the name associated with the landscaping and architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition, held near the same location in 1893 because the exhibition's buildings used plaster of Paris and were painted a chalky white.
What city is called the White City?
Belgrade is known locally as Beograd, which means “white city” or “white fortress.” Beo means “white” and grad means “city.” The city is named for its fortress, which was built on a white ridge that has been of great strategic importance throughout history.