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In a ranking that looks at everything from political stability, social and economic environments, housing and public transportation, the best city in the world to move to is… Vienna! 

Here are 10 things you should know about Vienna (further details found here): 

1. The original snow globe was invented here, by accident, in 1900. At first, attempting to make his own light bulb, Erwin Perzy I created the first snow globe, using the Basilica of Mariazell as its subject. 
   
2. The Danube river, known as the Danau in German, is unique as it runs through 4 capital cities, the most in the world. It is Europe’s major river flowing West to East, starting in Germany’s Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea through Romania and the Ukraine.  
   
3. Vienna is known as both the “city of dreams” and “the city of music,” making it a large tourist attraction to people from all over the world. The “city of dreams” term came from Sigmund Freud’s influence in the city during his research, as he was the world’s first psycho-analyst and was born in Vienna.
   
4. The Zentralfriedhof, the “Central Cemetery” of Vienna, opened in 1874, holds a dead population of almost twice the living population of Vienna. 
   
5. Just like Berlin, Vienna was also divided into four pieces at the conclusion of World War II.  France, Britain, Russia, and the United States all took control over certain sections, imposing similar laws as were in Berlin.
6. Vienna is sometimes known synonymously with the Baroque and Rococo styles. The city also has a rich Romanesque history and old Roman ruins beneath the modern city level.  
7. Over 200 balls take place every year in Vienna. Balls are offered usually for 3 months starting in January and lasting through March.
8. Vienna is the only capital city to produce its own wine. Vineyards within the city limits produce incredible wine for the country, making it a dear tradition in the spring.  
9. Stephansdom, Saint Stephan’s Cathedral in English, is one of the most important and famous Cathedrals in Vienna. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna.
10. PEZ were invented in Vienna

Okay, so maybe you’re not ready to overhaul your life and movie to Vienna, but it would make for an awesome vacation! 

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