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Istanbul is quite literally where East meets West. In fact, it is the world’s only transcontinental city, with the Bosphorus Strait running through the city and dividing it into a European and an Asian side. The influences of both continents combine within Istanbul’s culture, cuisine, and the more liberal attitudes of its people—at least in comparison to its neighbors. However, Istanbul is very much its own place with a strong personality.
The former seat of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires is also a grandiose sight to behold. The million-plus city takes you back to historic Constantinople as grand mosques, ancient markets, bustling bazaars, and magnificent palaces reflect a rich and fascinating past shaped over the centuries by the Greeks, Persians, Romans, Venetians, and Ottomans. It also makes for a great jumping-off indicate for short trips to nearby Bursa, Troy, and the Prince’s Islands, or for deeper excursions into Turkey. Although Istanbul has a surprisingly large homosexual nightlife scene and is relatively tolerant, it’
As a queer person, I can attest to how uncomplicated it is to feel isolated in a foreign land. This past year, we saw our pride march officially cancelled and the resulting police scenes. Our movement has raised consciousness and made significant progress toward equality around the world, including in Turkey, so we have much to be proud of and look forward to. Still, many queer people sustain to struggle with depression and ostracism. The various attacks and bombings this year have shocked and frightened all of us, but when you appear from a group who is already oppressed, it can be that much easier to experience vulnerable. It is crucial that we connect in solidarity in these chaotic times. Gay, woman loving woman, bisexual, and gender nonconforming people need spaces where we can be ourselves and form friendships (and, of course, intimate relationships) with each other and heterosexual allies who sympathize with our fight. Finding opportunities for this is not always easy, but they do remain in Istanbul.
The monitoring is a list of various events, communities, and venues around the capital where queer people
Like most Italian cities, the Rome gay scene is petite; particularly since there are not many gay bars in Rome. When I first came here in , there were just the two staple bars on the gay street next to the Colosseum: Coming Out and My Bar.
But in recent years, the gay Rome bars have started to take off in popularity, and they are not all centered around the Colosseum (although close enough to the capital center).
On top of it, unlike in other European countries, Rome's gay bars often double as trattorias or place to earn an aperitivo, but that is quintessential Italians for you, who are serious about combining alcohol intake with long, leisurely dinners 🤌.
The best advice is to come early for dinner or aperitivo and leave late to head to some of Rome's gay clubs or gay parties.
So let's explore the eternal city's best gay bars!
As this article focuses mainly on Rome male lover bars, check out our Queer Guide to Rome, complete with other clubs and parites you should go in the Unending City.
Best Gay Bars in Rome
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There are many gay bars in Istanbul most of which yank double duty as gay-cafes during the day – mostly around the queer area of Istanbul aka Taksim Square in Beyoglu district, which is the best place to chief to start your darkness if you don’t already have a plan. If you’re lost just utilize our helpful Gay Instanbul map at the end.
The Turks love to party, and while the Istanbul gay scene is under pressure, it seems local queers are merely more determined to come together at night and commemorate pride and diversity in the face of increasing adversity. Things can earn crazy on a nighttime out in Gay Istanbul, and what better way could there be to get to know the locals than in Istanbul gay bar! Just don’t forget