Italy is the land of culture, arts and monuments. Italy is world-famous for its culinary art, it is known for luxury sports cars and bikes, it is the home to some of the most mind blowing lakes and mountains around the globe and not just this, it has its own style statement - Italy, in its true sense, is a paradise for all travelers. As there are large numbers of places to visit in Italy, it is extremely important that you have enough time to cover all the major Italy attractions. But sometimes you must cut short your holiday and get back to the world of work-pressure. In an effort to help you find the destinations that you just cannot afford to miss while travelling to Italy, we are providing the list of top 5 Italy tourist attractions that you simply must see before you leave Italy.

Colosseum in Rome:

While in Italy, the first attraction that you should visit is the Colosseum. As a matter of fact, 'colosseum' is the word that you will hear the most while visiting the country. The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre situated in the middle of Rome, Italy’s capital. This amphitheatre is the very best illustration of all the Roman architecture and Roman technology.

Pompeii:

A destroyed and partly buried city, Pompeii one of the most common tourist attractions in Italy, is situated near the modern day city - Naples. A long ruinous eruption of the famous volcano Mount Vesuvius destroyed and buried this city in just two days. Over the course of time, Pompeii went into limbo before it was circumstantially rediscovered again in 1748. Presently, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vatican City:

Does it require any introduction? Probably not. It is the center of Catholicism in the world, rich in history and artwork. Situated within the city of Rome, the Vatican City is also the home to the Apostolic Palace - the abode of the Pope.

Leaning Tower of Pisa:

One of the seven wonders in the world - you might have heard of it often since your childhood days, now the time has come to view it with your own eyes. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a campanile of the cathedral of the city of Pisa.

The Grand Canal in Venice:

It is an unbelievable experience to be in the Grand Canal in Venice. This excellent canal constitutes one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. Do not miss the chance to travel on the water buses. You can also rent private water cabs.