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.
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana: A Treasure Trove of Ancient Manuscripts. The main public square of the Italian city of Venice is the Piazza San Marco (St. Markâs Square). Around this square are some of the most recognizable buildings in Venice.