Udine on Monday came top of Il Sole 24
Ore's annual ranking of Italy's cities on the basis of the
quality of life they offer residents for the first time in the
34-year history of the study.
Bologna, which came first last year, was the runner-up, with
Trento completing the podium.
Bergamo, which is Italy's culture capital this year alongside
Brescia, and Milan were also in the top 10.
"We are flattered by this result," said Udine Mayor Alberto
Felice De Toni.
"We came first in Italy for quality of life, climbing 11 places
in one fell swoop.
"It's an achievement that regards the city and the entire
province, so not only the capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia, but
the whole territory".
Rome dropped four places to 35th.
Southern cities dominated the bottom of the ranking, with Foggia
coming last. Caltanissetta was just ahead of it and Naples came
third-from-bottom, with crime and unemployment among the factors
behind the poor showing.
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