 It is outstanding for its quality of life, thanks to the a large number of pedestrian areas and one of the highest green space indexes per capita in the whole of Europe.On 22 October 2010, the EC (European Commission) chose the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz as the European Green Capital 2012.Its biggest urban jewel is its old town, originating from the Middle Ages, which is set on a hill and full of narrow streets with names which bring to mind past trades (Cutler, Blacksmith, Cobbler...).