GAY ROME

Rome’s main ‘gay street’, Via di San Giovanni in Laterano, which is just steps away from the Colosseum, with a few bars and more gay venues in the neighborhood. This area around the Colosseum has been a meeting point for the gay community since the 1960s and in 2007 it un-officially was given the name ‘Gay Street’. There are a few gay bars that line this street as well as gay friendly shops and cafes. You’ll find a friendly and welcoming gay scene in Rome, although it’s smaller and more discrete than you might expect. There are more clubs and late-night events than the ‘typical’ gay bars. Like with most of Europe, the gay scene in Rome tends to pick up later at night. Gay Rome is one of those cities that everyone dreams of visiting. The Eternal City is a vibrant mix of ruins, art, history, street life, and culture… an exhilarating experience that thrills, inspired and never, ever disappoints. Rome is one of those cities that has a place on nearly every traveler’s bucket list. Few cities in the world mesh modern with historical in the way that Rome can. It’s a major metropolitan city, and with that comes a huge population of LGBTQ+ residents. Italy as a whole is considered to be gay friendly with an increasingly liberal attitude from the public. We promise you’ll enjoy your time in Rome, whether this will be your first visit or one of many return trips. There’s no place like Rome!