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Rome is a controversial place for same-sex attracted men. Remember your homosexual fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? Glimpse the whole world admiring the sculptures of gorgeous men by gay artists in Rome's museums? Capital of Italy, a great, 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 accessible and colourful queer being 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 massive 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
Like most Italian cities, the Rome gay scene is petite; particularly since there are not many same-sex attracted bars in Rome. When I first came here in , there were just the two staple bars on the same-sex attracted 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 city center).
On top of it, unlike in other European countries, Rome's gay bars often double as trattorias or place to get 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 quit late to head to some of Rome's lgbtq+ clubs or gay parties.
So let's explore the everlasting city's best gay bars!
As this article focuses mainly on Rome gay bars, check out our Lgbtq+ Guide to Rome, conclude with other clubs and parites you should travel in the Eternal City.
Best Gay Bars in Rome
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Rome is iconic, bustling, shrouded in history with grand monuments, has incredible nourishment and interestingly, has a long standing history when it comes to homosexuality…
It’s quite apt that our first see to Rome was during Rome Lgbtq+ Pride!
As a same-sex attracted traveller coming to Rome, it has a fair amount to offer, perhaps not as much as other massive cities, but it is sure to keep you entertained nevertheless.
We spent a week in ‘gay Rome’ investigating the gay bars, upcoming events, the top things to accomplish, top travel tips, where to feast and everything in-between to put together our Travel Reference to Gay Rome. We hope you enjoy.
Let’s get started…
Gay Rome Travel Guide: Is Rome Same-sex attracted Friendly?
Italy as a whole is considered to be same-sex attracted friendly with an increasingly liberal attitude from the public.
Of course, there are differences throughout the country and typically you will detect that the more touristy an area, the more accepting they are.
It is fair to speak that as a touristic and bustling city, we launch Rome to be very gay kind indeed.
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LGBTQ travel guide: Rome
When most people think of Rome, they ponder of the religious customs and traditions most closely related to the city rather than Male lover Rome travel. Despite being more conservative than many other Italian cities, Rome comprises a loaded and diverse culture that includes a thriving queer scene. There has been a wide variety of gay bars, events, and clubs popping up in and around the city recently, some of which rival the optimal gay scenes in Europe.
Gay Rome neighbourhoods
Italy as a whole is rather progressive when it comes to LGBTQ+ 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 universal displays of affection to the bare minimum when outside of the gay spaces in the city.
Gay Street
The first stop for many gay tourists heading to Rome will be Gay Lane (otherwise known as Via di San Giovanni in Laterano). You’ll find Gay Street directly other side the Colosseum, and although it isn’t entirely geared towards the gay