Gay Rome

Rome (Roma) is a controversial place for gay men. Remember your gay fantasies when you watched those movies with Roman soldiers and gladiators? See the whole world admiring the sculptures of gorgeous men by gay artists in Rome's museums? Capital of a big, free and democratic country? Don't expect too much from all that regarding the gay scene. Be it for reasons of mentality or because the Pope power reaches also outside the walls of the Vatican City, Rome has by far not the open and colorful gay life as other capitals in Europe.For many gay venues you have to ring a bell to get in. But the situation starts to change with a new generation of more open and self-confident gay men, as the “Gayvillage” open-air summer with movies, shops, music, performances, parties and other events show.There are no particular gay areas in Rome. The advantage is that you can explore the different parts of Rome also at night while you go to your favorite bars and clubs…