Gay bars florence italy

While many think of Italy as very Catholic and thus more conservative, the reality is that in most big cities, especially those full of tourists, Italy has become much more progressive, open, and accepting of all gender identities and relationships, and even has vibrant and active gay scenes. Just east of the Colosseum, along Via San Giovanni, a vibrant street lined with gay-friendly bars , clubs , and restaurants. Gay Village is a series of events throughout the city that has happened annually since , aimed to fight against homophobia and violence. Milan is often known for its bustling culture of arts and fashion, and it also has an extremely vibrant queer scene.

Verified Writer. Florence may be most famous as the Cradle of Renaissance, but it also boasts a fabulous queer legacy. Many Florentines, including leading artists like Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo, engaged in copious, though clandestine, homosexual affairs. Not to mention gifting us some of the greatest art and sculpture in Western culture through their rendering of the male form.

Florence, a centre of medieval trade and finance and long ruled by the Medici family, was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, represented by names such as Botticelli, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Florence is world-famous especially for its art and architecture and has been one of the most visited cities in Italy and Europe for centuries. The downside of this popularity is that thousands of tourists push through the narrow streets day by day. Our tip: In the evening — when most of the tourist groups and busses have left the city center — the streets and piazzas of Florence are much more enjoyable.

Renaissance art-filled galleries and museums , towering church domes, six-packed sculptures , the best ice cream in the world and nearby verdant vineyards producing wine…lots of wine — these are what most associate with Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy. The culturally rich city is also home to such wonders as the tombs of Michelangelo and Ponte Vecchio, a scenic multi-layered bridge filled with shops. However, despite the undeniably gay undertones of the city — with its sexy nude male statues dotted around — what Florence is not known for, is its gay nightlife. Rome and Milan seem to have beat in that respect, but beneath the culturally rich veneer of the city a bustling gay scene exists for those willing to seek it out when night falls and the galleries close.