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 Milan
  At: At: Via Bezzecca 3, 20135 Milan (MI)
  Tel: 02 5412 2225
  Fax: 02 5412 2226
  e-mail 
  Website (in Italian) 

Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli is run by voluntary workers and provides information and advice for homosexuals in Italy. The association provides 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)

Gay in Milan

GayMilan is a guide in English for homosexuals in Milan providing information on bars and clubs, hotels, restaurants and gyms. 

• GayMilan 
  Website
  e-mail

Clubclassic.net produces a Guida Gay, an Italian guide for homosexuals, for all the regions in Italy.

• Guida Gay Lombardia (in Italian)

Further Information

• Gay.it  is a gay lifestyle site (in Italian)
• GayMonkey.com a Rome-based gay lifestyle website (in English)
• Gay.com has an out & about travel guide covering where to stay, eat, see and meet in Milan
• Gaygate.it also deals with personal announcements (in Italian)
• Gay Times is an English monthly magazine with news, reviews and information. It is available on subscription
• DIVA is a monthly magazine available on subscription to lesbian women
  
  

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