Gay & Lesbian in Rome & Lazio

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Gay & Lesbian in Rome & Lazio

There is a wealth of information for gay and lesbians living in or visiting Italy. Homosexuality has been legal in Italy since 1889 and the age of consent is 14, as it is for heterosexuals. 

Open physical affection in public places is not recommended. While same sex unions are not legal, there are some towns which allow a civil ceremony can be held although it has no legal standing.

• See the International Lesbian and Gay Association for information on homosexuality and the law in Italy: Click here

Gay & Lesbian Organisations in Italy

Website GayFriendlyItaly.com, in English, has information on gay history, the law and homophobia, gay events and gay friendly towns across the country.

• GayFriendlyItaly.com 

Out Travel is an Italian travel agency specialising in tours and holiday destinations in Italy, Europe and worldwide for gays. There is a site each for guy and girl destinations (both in Italian only).

• Out Travel
  Tel: 0503 155526 
  Fax: 0503 155530
  e-mail
  Website (in Italian)

Arcigay (Italian Lesbian Gay Association) has a network of offices throughout the country. The website contains a directory of gay friendly bars, saunas and clubs as well as meeting times for legal and psychological advice.

• Arcigay Rome Office
  At: Via Goito 35b, Rome
  Tel: 06 64501102
  Website (in English)

Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli is run by voluntary workers and provides information and advice for homosexuals in Italy.
The association can offer legal advice, help to those who are HIV positive, and has a helpline.

• Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli
  At: Via Corinto, 5, 00146 Rome
  Tel: 06 5413985
  Fax: 06 5413971
  Website (in Italian)

Gayrome is a guide in English for homosexuals in Rome, providing information on bars, clubs, hotels, guesthouses and saunas.

Further Information

• Gay.it  is a gay lifestyle site (in Italian)
• GayMonkey.com a Rome-based gay lifestyle website (in English)