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.
Canals in Italy. Of course, rivers and lakes aren't the only waterways in Italy. Venice is famous for the 150 canals that weave their way through the 118 islands that make up the historic district of that unique, northeastern Italian city. Though lesser known, Milan also has an extensive canal system, with more than 70 miles of waterways.