Those who have been there may understand why Vienna hits the spot. Fascinating history, beautiful style or fantastic food, but these aren’t the reason why prestigious publication, The Economist, named Vienna the second best place to live. The annual “liveability index” values 30 factors relating to safety, healthcare, educational resources, infrastructures, transports and environment for 140 cities around the world. Only superseded by Melbourne, why is that? Well, the answer is easy. Vienna is the centre of culture and art and the city of Music, where Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss, and Brahms lived. The city was even designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their world's most beautiful architecture, ranging from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. In addition, Vienna is home to over 150,000 public university students, and almost 3,000 private university students. It is a stable and safe environment with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe, a big port city with an emergent cinematographic industry. The average wage per month is around 2.100€ (2,700 $), citizens also have a good social coverage and the city has good environmental conditions. It is also worth noting that Vienna has a stable democracy and its citizens are able to vote at 16 years old making most Viennese liberal and open-minded people. Social activity is plenty with a wide range of leisure proposals, such as, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, exciting nightlife and sport’s facilities. Unique offerings include its own vineyards within the city limits, the only place in the world, its culture and one of the best flea markets in Europe. In winter, the Viennese go to Wiener Eistraum, an incredible 75,000-square-foot ice skating rink. Furthermore, the global consultancy Mercer provide and annual report called the “Quality of Living Survey”, to help multinational organizations compensate employees fairly when placing them on international assignments. This year the results show Vienna as the best. It is clear why Vienna is a desired best city to live.