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Baltimore: "Charm City" is our (and probably your) favorite. Others include "The City That Reads," "Monument City," "The City of Firsts" and "The Greatest City in America." We tend to overlook "Harm City" and "Bodymore."

Baltimore: “Charm City” is our (and probably your) favorite. Others include “The City That Reads,” “Monument City,” “The City of Firsts” and “The Greatest City in America.” We tend to overlook “Harm City” and “Bodymore.”  (David Hobby/Baltimore Sun)

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The Ravens are meeting the 49ers on the Super Bowl field. Let’s take a little friendly look at how the two cities stack up against each other.

Bridges

Baltimore: We have the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which, well, serves its purpose. Hazardous materials, come on through!  (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

Bridges

San Francisco: The Golden Gate Bridge is iconic and beautiful, even when covered by fog.

Advantage: San Francisco. Come on. It’s the Golden Gate Bridge. Though the toll ($6) is more than the Key Bridge ($3). Just saying.   (William Hughes/Special to the Baltimore Sun)

Trademark food

Baltimore: Crabs. Old Bay. Perfection.   (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

Distinctive transportation

Baltimore: Well, the Charm City Circulator for one. It’s free! Plus, the Water Taxi is pretty cool and beloved by tourists. We miss you, trolleys!  (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

Hills

Baltimore: Our favorite is Federal Hill (check out that view), which boasts not only great War of 1812 history, but the best workout for your legs (those steps are murderous). Plus, it’s the best place to take in preppy dog walkers.   (Alexis Jenkins/Baltimore Sun)

And the winner is ...

Baltimore!: Look, San Francisco is a great American city: unique, vibrant and foggy. But in our survey, Baltimore edges it out. Just like the Ravens will edge the 49ers in the Super Bowl.   (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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