Mono bar milano gay

There is a reason why people from all over the world flock to Italy. And I could go on. And really it does seem like the sun is always shining in Italy, in that famed dolce vita kind of way. And even bar the all seeing Catholic Church what does our Chicago Pope think, ugh, do I need to ask? They may even regal you with stories about the ancient Romans and their very tolerant ways.

My first solo trip as an openly gay young gent was to Italy. I arrived, and it feels like perhaps I have never left. Italy is a little bit like that - it rubs up against you in all the right ways and imprints a certain love gay life, for beauty which never dissipates. Italy has various hot spots for the LGBTQ traveler - from energy-inducing cities, to lazy beaches and in between idyllic countrysides.

Whatever your steam, there are plenty of queer-friendly, queer-only and queer-centric places. Although gay marriage is not legal in Italy, same-sex sexual activity has been legal since and transgender people have been allowed to mono change their gender since Besides the big Italian cities there are a handful of smaller places also recognised as gay-friendly destinations including Naples, Catania, Palermo, Noto, Bologna, Taormina and Gallipoli.

And do they! The most iconic is in Milan - the capital of chic. Porta Venezia is one of the historical gates of the city of Milan. In fact, even the underground station here has a rainbow flag welcoming you to the neighborhood. In milano from countries with more restrictions on the community, this became a safe haven of multiculturalism.

Milan is the queer trailblazer of Italy in every respect - the first Italian city to register civil unions between same sex people and today it plays host to queer festivals, associations student, sports and political plus a very impressive film festival. The famed Coming Out cafe has been there since and is the place to meet other members of the community.

The city is less openly gay than most other European capitals, and this is most certainly a product of the Catholic Church that has a larger presence here than in Milan. Trust me, I have checked again and again. Besides for the big cities, there are many incredible queer nightlife spaces dotted all across the country.

A small, but perfect queer bar where DJs frequently play into the early hours of the morning. Bring your dancing shoes.

A Day in Porta Venezia: The Gay District of Milan

They often have drag performers and karaoke. With vintage interiors come here for a fabulous pre-dinner aperitivo selection and adventurous cocktails - also the thrills of the rotation of late night DJs. And also right by the Colosseum. One of the oldest gay bars in the city, this is a small low key spot for drinks, snacks and conversation.

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