Liveable cities 2022

Vienna

Vienna is one of the most liveable cities in the world in 2022.

This city is the federal capital of the Republic of Austria, the largest city, and one of the 9 states of Austria. The population of the city of Vienna ranks first in Austria, with about 2 million inhabitants, but including the periphery, it is up to 2.9 million.

Must-Sees in Vienna

• Schönbrunn Palace

The Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is one of the most culturally important residences in Austria. The Palace has also been one of the most popular tourist attractions since the 1860s. In 2006, 2.5 million tourists visited the Palace and Gardens, with a total turnover of 29.4 million euros. Schönbrunn Palace and Garden has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996, during its 20th session.

• Hofburg place

The Hofburg is a former royal residence in Vienna’s city center. The palace, which was constructed in the 13th century and later rebuilt, served as the capital of the Habsburg dynasty and is now the official house and office of the Governor General. Austrian method. While Schönbrunn Palace is the summer house, it serves as the primary residence in the winter.

• Wiener Riesenrad 

Wiener Riesenrad is a 64.75-meter high Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of the Austrian capital Vienna. It is one of Vienna’s most popular tourist attractions, and is a symbol of the district and city for many people. Additionally, built-in 1897, it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world and survived from 1920 to 1985.

1.  Zurich

Zurich is famous for its poetic but equally modern setting because it is the main commercial and cultural center of Switzerland.

Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland (population: 366,145 in 2004; urban population: 1,091,732) and is the capital of the canton of Zürich. The population of the whole urban area is about 1.3 million. Especially, this city is the main commercial and cultural center of Switzerland (the political capital is Bern) and is one of the global cities in the world.

Must-Sees in Zurich

• Swiss National Museum

The museum was built in 1898 by Gustav Gull, following French castle architecture.

The museum displays treasures from prehistoric times to antiquity and from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. It includes handicrafts, stoneware, paintings, and even sculptures of Gothic art… In addition, there are Swiss wines, clocks, and furniture.

• Fraumunster Church

Fraumunster Church was built on the remains of an old convent for aristocratic women, so it is also known as Notre Dame Cathedral. In 853, the monastery was built by King Louis as a gift to his daughter Hildegard. It is one of the four main churches of Zurich.

The church features the architecture of the clock tower, as well as the five large stained glass windows created by the artist Marc Chagall, depicting stories from the Bible. Besides, there are frescoes by the famous artist Paul Bodmer.

• Zurich lake

If you want to find a place to relax in Zurich, don’t forget to go to Lake Zurich. Because glaciers in the Alps formed Lake Zurich, the water is always as clean as a mirror. In the summer, visitors can leisurely surf on a yacht to admire the beautiful scenery around, or can walk or cycle on the embankment near the lake in the heart of the city. When the next winter is when the lake is covered with snow, coming to Zurich at this time, you will have the opportunity to experience the extremely attractive ice skating on the lake.

Calgary, Canada

Although the population density is quite large, and the economy is dynamic and developed, Calgary still possesses a clean and fresh environment.

Calgary is a city in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. It is the largest city in Alberta and the third largest in Canada by population (according to the 2008 census). The Calgary metropolitan area including the City of Calgary is Canada’s fifth largest metropolitan area.

Must-Sees in Calgary

• Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows is the ideal place to watch horse racing live in a very lively and exciting atmosphere. The address of this festival venue is 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary, AB T2J 5G5, Canada. Opening hours are from 9 am to 5 pm every day.

• GlobalFest

A festival of fireworks displays and cultural diversity in Calgary. GlobalFest was founded in 1993 with the formation of The Calgary Fireworks Festival Society.

• Niagara waterfall

Niagara is a cluster of three large waterfalls located on the US border – the land of maple leaves, separating New York and Ontario. Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls attract over 30 million visitors each year.

1. Frankfurt

The city holds an important place in the world’s finance. Besides, the educational environment in Frankfurt is also very good. This city has many prestigious universities, attracting thousands of international students from all over to study and live

Must-Sees in Frankfurt

• Kaiserdom church

A destination when exploring the city of Frankfurt you must definitely visit is the Kaiserdom cathedral, this is the largest religious building in the city built in the 14th century. Since its inception, the church has been associated with many This is an important period in the city’s history, in the past, it was the site of the election and coronation of the Holy Roman Emperors and today it is a symbol of the unity of the country.

• The Row of Rome

Besides the modern features are the extremely well-preserved ancient buildings, the 600-year-old Romer (Roman) block has been used as the city’s town hall, with the gable roof terraced roof, they were built side by side inside like Lego pieces.

Since the Middle Ages, this has been the place where the coronation of emperors lasted until 1806. Therefore, it is extremely important for German history. Heavily destroyed during World War II, the interior decoration was mainly added after the war, but the Romer remains one of the most important non-religious constructions of the Gothic period.

• Museum riverside

Like many other European cities, along the banks of the Main River of Frankfurt, there are many ancient buildings located next to each other. In particular, this area is also known as the “museum riverside” because along both sides of the river are a series of museums: das Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum of Modern Art), die Kunsthalle Schirn, das Deutsche Architekturmuseum (German Architecture Museum), das Deutsche Filmmuseum (German Film Museum), Frankfurt Historical Museum…

• Mont Saleve

Mont Saleve Mountain is Located just 20km from the center of Geneva. This is a popular destination in Geneva for tourists on a day trip. Coming here, you will experience very interesting activities such as climbing, camping, and enjoying the majestic and fresh nature.

Vancouver, Canada

Another city in Canada that is also recognized as one of the most liveable cities in the world in Vancouver

Must-Sees in Vancouver

• Butchart Flower Garden

The Butchart Flower Garden, which covers an area of more than 20 hectares, is especially famous for its many exquisite specimens from the Fairy Garden, Wonderland, and “Held Garden of North America.” In this location, a variety of rare, exotic flowers is gathered and artistically arranged to resemble Japanese and Italian gardens. One of Vancouver’s top tourist destinations, the Butchart Flower Garden draws roughly 1 million visitors each year.

• Empress hotel

The oldest and most famous hotel in Victoria. Built-in 1904, Empress Hotel is the place to welcome many kings, queens, movie stars, and many famous people in the world.

Mapquest

When traveling in cities outside the city where you live, directions apps are extremely useful. Mapquest driving direction will be the app you need.

The first publicly accessible web mapping service is MapQuest. This software is great for mapping out simple routes and discovering interesting locations like gas stations, eateries, and supermarkets.

Currently, Mapquest is accessible on the widely used mobile operating systems iOS and Android. Users can therefore download the app from the CH Play and App stores. Additionally, this app is totally free.

Cons

Besides the benefits of Mapquest, there are also disadvantages.

• Some consumers dislike pop-up advertisements.
• A tiny map may make it difficult to discern details.
• Directions on the mobile version may not be exact.
• Inaccessible offline

Conclusion

Finally, a survey done in 2022 showed that the cities indicated above are the most appealing in the world. You can spend your time exploring the suggested venues, sampling wonderful cuisine, and seeing the wonders that the cities have to offer. Don’t forget to download Mapquest as well in order to locate hotels, restaurants, and other services in the virtual cities you visit.

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