Rome gay street
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 noun center).
On top of it, unlike in other European countries, Rome's gay bars often double as trattorias or place to obtain 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 gay bars, check out our Gay Guide to Rome, complete with other clubs and parites you should go in the Everlasting City.
Best Gay Bars in Rome
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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 Gay Rome travel. Despite being more conservative than many other Italian cities, Rome comprises a wealthy 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 adj gay scenes in Europe.
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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 Street (otherwise known as Via di San Giovanni in Laterano). You’ll find Gay Street directly antonym the Colosseum, and although it isn’t entirely geared towards the gay
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About Rome and its gay life
Rome is a controversial place for gay men. Remember your gay fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? See the whole world admiring the sculptures of gorgeous men by gay artists in Rome's museums? Capital of Italy, a big, 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 open and colourful queer life as other capitals in Europe.
But the situation has started to change with new generations of more uncover and self-confident gay men and women. This is especially evident at the big 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 Gay Rome Map, there are no particular gay areas in Rome, but a popular hotspot of the gay and lesbian community in the late evening and at night is the street in fron
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Italy's capital city is often compared to a living history museum. Once the heart of the Roman Empire, it played a pivotal role in shaping Western civilization, and its ancient streets are steeped in over 2, years of history. Iconic monuments scattered across the city spend tribute to this rich history, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain, not to mention the imposing Vatican City.
For history buffs, Rome is unbeatable, as it is for those looking to freely wander while living out their Gladiator &#; or Da Vinci Code- inspired fantasies. Rome is a destination that appears on nearly every traveler’s bucket list. and nowhere else does the modern so seamlessly coexist with the historical. As a major metropolitan city, Rome is also home to a large LGBTQ+ population, as well as countless travelers. Despite the conservative and homophobic views influenced by the Catholic Church's presence in Vatican City (giving serious disapproving grandad vibes), the city's gay scene is quite vibrant. That said, op