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A city forged in battle, war, conquest and fate, Krakow is in many respects the most Polish of all this great nation’s cities. The ancient seat of kings and intelligentsia comes steeped in legend and myth, and evokes the most fanciful of images, from dragons occupying the catacombs of Wawel, to Tartar hordes repelled at the gates, to an earnest Vladimir Lenin plotting revolution while sitting in the city’s cafes. Krakow’s history is the stuff of fantasy.

Gay life is very much covert in Krakow, with one disappointed American visitor moved to denounce it as ‘crap’. A degree of patience should be enough to unravel what few gems can be found in the haystack of Krakow’s mainstream bars.  Without doubt the crowning glory of the Queen Scene is Kitsch (ul. Wielopole 15/4). Found on the second floor this nightclub is gay-friendly as opposed to gay-exclusive, though the parties do often end in debauchery. Don’t let the torn and frayed interiors fool you, door selection can be ruthless at the weekends. Re-opened for the last year, Cocon on ul. Gazowa 14 can be identified by the bluish light above the entrance. Head down here (open only on weekend evenings) for what is fast becoming known as one of the best gay club nights in the city. Deeper in Kazimierz you’ll find Pozytywka (ul. Bożego Ciała 12) regarded as one of the most gay friendly bars in the area, while heading in the direction of old town don’t miss a visit to Start (ul. Bracka 4) to mince with lipstick lesbians and hairdressers inside a small bar that shines, glitters and reminds of the Miami Vice era. Further afield 7 Club (ul. Św. Filipa 7) is an attractive pub/club crossover accessible at the ring of a doorbell. Cabaret and drag shows sometimes shake the evening up, though usually you’ll find the volume low enough for conversation. Round the corner Ciemnia Club (ul. Krowoderska 31) is a more intense male only environment, with an industrial design, techno tracks and a curtained off cinema screen and mock labyrinth filled with shadowy figures. Ring the doorbell to be summoned inside this courtyard spot.


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London can be described as the Gay Capital of the World. Undoubtedly, such an accolade is backed by numerous reasons, including the number and variety of Gay bars and clubs in London . The London gay scene is extremely active, with many gay bars and clubs springing up in and around the city. Many celebrity supporters, including Madonna and Elton John, have performed at such venues to popularize these Gay bars.

To experience gay London in full bloom,one needs to head straight to Soho, with every second shop catering to gay clothing, accessory and all bars being gay friendly or just gay! With the homophobic attitudes of old slowly evaporating, the gay scene seems to develping positively. Every year the gay pride parade and festival which is an outpouring of the excitement and colour of this vibrant community. The Gay movement is increasingly popular and it can be picked up by the mushrooming of gay bars in numerous cities, including the famous gay bars of Amsterdam and San Francisco , but also in places like Singapore and Sydney.