Vienna, the world's most liveable city, is worth visiting too

The city of Vienna, where tradition meets modernity. — Photos: DAVID BOWDEN

According to an annual index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the Austrian capital of Vienna is 2023’s most liveable city in the world – and has dominated the rankings in the last 10 surveys, coming first in eight of them.

This index of 173 cities assesses numerous criteria such as healthcare, stability, education, culture, environment, and infrastructure. According to the recent index, Vienna garnered 99 out of 100, putting it just ahead of Melbourne and Sydney (Australia), and Osaka (Japan). Vienna captured the attention of the judges in almost every category, but did note that it lacked any major sporting events.