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LGBTQ travel guide: Rome
When most people think of Rome, they think of the religious customs and traditions most closely related to the city rather than Gay Rome travel. Despite being more conservative than many other Italian cities, Rome comprises a wealthy and diverse culture that includes a thriving lgbtq+ scene. There has been a wide variety of gay bars, events, and clubs popping up in and around the capital recently, some of which rival the best lgbtq+ scenes in Europe.
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Italy as a whole is rather progressive when it comes to Diverse rights and freedoms. Still, despite being the capital, Rome is lagging behind a little because of its conservative and religious background. With this in mind, consider keeping common displays of affection to the bare minimum when outside of the queer spaces in the city.
Gay Street
The first stop for many gay tourists heading to Rome will be Gay Street (otherwise established as Via di San Giovanni in Laterano). You’ll find Gay Street directly opposite the Colosseum, and although it isn’t entirely geared towards the same-sex attracted
5 Hottest Gay Bars in Rome
Rome’s association with the Vatican and ultra-conservative governments (both past and present) may not endorse it as a gay-friendly destination. But the Unending City has appear on a prolonged way in recent years.
You&#;ll find a thriving queer scene with plenty of gay bars in Rome&#;s Via di San Giovanni in Laterano — the street leading to the city’s first cathedral — just a stone&#;s hurl from the Colosseum. The conservative provincialism of older generations is gradually giving way to cosmopolitan city-dwellers. And plenty of Vatican token shops sell ‘Hot Priest Calendars’, so let’s take their religiosity with a generous pinch of salt.
LGBTQIA+ travellers should have no obstacle expressing themselves in public and enjoying a hassle-free holiday in Rome. And to help you get the most out of the city, we own published this mentor to the 5 hottest gay bars in Rome.
Best Queer Bars in Rome
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Opening hours: Daily 11 pm &#; 4 am (until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays)
Address: Via Panisperna
Website: romaclub
For a raucous night of
All roads lead to Rome &#; the gay ones too!
Despite Italy&#;s reputation as a homophobic nation which indeed is true in many ways, Rome does possess something to offer to LGBT visitors besides its museums and cultural venues. The local scene is relatively small when compared to other capital cities, but still very vibrant and most importantly &#; on the rise!
Although homosexuality was widely practiced and accepted in ancient Rome, with records of marriages between two men (no legal value but frequently celebrated) further underlining Roman views of homosexuality, today&#;s Italy does not seem to share the same views. In fact, Italy remains one of the few countries within the European Union that do not legally recognize same-sex couples despite the fact that several bills on civil unions or the recognition of rights to unregistered couples have been introduced into the Parliament in the past twenty years &#; yet none have been approved.
Be it because of the local mentality, or because the Pope power is strong even outside the walls of the Vatican City, or for other r
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About Rome and its queer life
Rome is a controversial place for queer men. Remember your male lover fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? Notice the whole world admiring the sculptures of gorgeous men by gay artists in Rome's museums? Capital of Italy, a enormous, free and democratic country? Don't expect too much from all that regarding the gay scene. Be it for reasons of mentality or because of the power of the Vatican, Rome has by far not the expose and colourful queer existence as other capitals in Europe.
But the situation has started to change with new generations of more open and self-confident gay men and women. This is especially evident at the huge annual Pride manifestation in June and at the LGBT festivals in the summer. And, of course, there are also some good clubs and parties for gays in Rome.
As you can see on our Homosexual Rome Map, there are no particular gay areas in Rome, but a popular hotspot of the gay and lesbian collective in the late evening and at night is the street in fron