
The city we want at 25 is unlikely to be the city we would choose at 45. Later, priorities shift again. Nightlife gives way to a quieter pa

There are cities known for their impressive skyscrapers. Others are famous for histories that stretch back thousands of years. And then some cities possess something harder to describe - an energy that makes people want to stay. Melbourne is exactly that kind of place. The Australian metropolis has been named the best city in the world for 2026.