UnverifiedNo longer in forceItalyMilan had a law requiring citizens to smile at all timesUNVERIFIED! The famous claim that a never-repealed Habsburg-era regulation obliges the Milanese to smile — with exemptions for funerals and hospital visits — has never been traced to any actual ordinance. Its earliest known source is a 2004 Telegraph listicle, and the usual 'Austro-Hungarian' framing is an anachronism.
Confirmed TrueItalyFeeding pigeons is illegal in VeniceTRUE! Feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square and other areas is prohibited. The famous image of tourists covered in pigeons is now technically illegal to recreate.
Confirmed TrueItalyBuilding sandcastles is banned in Eraclea, ItalyTRUE! Building sandcastles on beaches in Eraclea (near Venice) is prohibited because they "obstruct the passage" of people walking on the beach. Collecting shells and sand is also banned.
Confirmed TrueItalyNoisy footwear is banned on the island of CapriTRUE! Clogs, wooden sandals, and other footwear that makes loud clattering sounds on pavement are banned on the island of Capri.
