Criticism vs. Slander or Libel While the right to fairly criticize people or entities and publicly share information is one of the hallmarks of personal freedom, it is illegal in most places to malign the reputation of another through false information.
Venice is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world for its celebrated art and architecture. The city has an average of 50,000 tourists a day (2007 estimate). In 2006, it was the world's 28th most internationally visited city, with 2.927 million international arrivals that year.
Image 1 - Italy's Renaissance began in the northern cities of Genoa, Florence and Venice. Image 2 - The historic city-centre of Genoa. This was one of Italy's greatest sea ports during the Middle Ages. Image 3 - Venice, a city built on water, is famous for its unique system of canals.