Cities that are supposed to bring the most happiness [LISTA]

The ranking of cities that most improve mood – stimulating the release of dopamine – was created on the initiative of Scenic Cruises. The list was developed in cooperation with clinical psychologist Dr. Gurpreet Kaur.

The criteria taken into account included the amount of sunshine, air quality, the size of green areas, the availability of walking routes and the quality of local cuisine.

– Sun exposure naturally increases dopamine levels, while high-quality cuisine offers essential nutrients and pleasure. In turn, walking helps reduce cortisol levels, and air quality improves brain functioning, Dr. Kaur said in a statement quoted by the Daily Express.

She added: 'Research has also shown that being surrounded by greenery encourages mindfulness, which helps increase dopamine levels. Together, these elements create places that improve your mood.

The place that performed best in the ranking, which also means that it can boast a high index in each of the mentioned categories, is Split. It is the largest city on the Croatian Adriatic coast.

A city in the heart of which is Diocletian's Palace – an imperial residence from Roman times. On average there are 2,631 sunny hours per year. The green oasis of Split is Marjan Park, located on a hill, covered with a pine forest, from where there is a wonderful view of the city.

Amsterdam took second place on the list (Netherlands). The capital was also on the podium Estonia – Tallinn. Next came New Orleans (USA), Lisbon (Portugal), Cadiz (Spain), Malaga (Spain), Liverpool (Great Britain), Vancouver (Canada) and Oslo (Norway).