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Europe
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
Urban manifesto
What makes a city liveable? Monocle looks beyond recycling bins and congestion charges to consider tolerance, punctual transit, sunshine and the ability to get a drink in the wee hours.
5. Vienna
Vienna is back at the heart of Europe – its well-connected airline helped put it in fifth place.
3. Zürich
In Zürich, small and perfectly formed has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse.
6. Helsinki
The fastest flying times from Europe to Asia’s hubs make Helsinki more than Nokia-town.
1. Munich
Munich is Monocle’s most liveable city in the world. Its winning combination of investment in infrastructure, high-quality housing, low crime, liberal politics and strong media make it a city to inspire others.
Power plant
Diana Balmori’s landscaping projects can change cities, make people happier and battle climate change. A pioneer of green roofs, she helped build New York’s first ecological apartment building and her plans don't stop there.
Basque in the glory
Thanks to its world-famous museum, Bilbao has become a cultural mecca. But has the Guggenheim improved the lives of locals or just entertained tourists? We make an in-depth audit of its impact.
Lunch plans
Jaime Lerner, the forward-thinking former mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, turned heads with his urban schemes. Still living and working in the city, he reflects on his work as an architect and urban planner.
