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Like most Italian cities, the Rome gay scene is petite; particularly since there are not many male lover bars in Rome. When I first came here in , there were just the two staple bars on the queer 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 depart late to head to some of Rome's same-sex attracted clubs or gay parties.
So let's explore the permanent city's best gay bars!
As this article focuses mainly on Rome gay bars, check out our Queer Guide to Rome, accomplish with other clubs and parites you should proceed in the Eternal City.
Best Gay Bars in Rome
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As a queer person, I can attest to how easy it is to feel isolated in a foreign country. 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 own much to be confident of and look forward to. Still, many gender non-conforming people continue to battle with depression and ostracism. The various attacks and bombings this year own shocked and frightened all of us, but when you come from a community who is already oppressed, it can be that much easier to feel vulnerable. It is crucial that we combine in solidarity in these chaotic times. Gay, sapphic, bisexual, and transgender 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 struggle. Finding opportunities for this is not always easy, but they do exist in Istanbul.
The following is a list of various events, communities, and venues around the city where queer people
There are many same-sex attracted bars in Istanbul most of which pull double duty as gay-cafes during the day – mostly around the gay area of Istanbul aka Taksim Square in Beyoglu district, which is the best place to head to start your darkness if you don’t already have a plan. If you’re lost just exploit our helpful Lgbtq+ 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 honor pride and diversity in the confront of increasing adversity. Things can receive crazy on a night 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
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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 possess 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 manifest 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 gesture for short trips to nearby Bursa, Troy, and the Prince’s Islands, or for deeper excursions into Turkey. Although Istanbul has a surprisingly large gay nightlife scene and is relatively tolerant, it’