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, were also in the top ten, along with Milan.
“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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