Copenhagen

There are plenty of reasons why the Danish capital regularly tops Monocle’s Quality of Life survey – it’s a glorious place to live and visit. The compact, environmentally conscious city of 1.2 million people has a bountiful urban environment with kilometres of harbour-front promenades, lush parks, a striking blend of contemporary and historic architecture and public spaces that invite passers-by to stop for a few moments and soak it all up.