Venice is the ultimate destination for the culture-conscious, bohemian, and yet sophisticated gay traveller. It’s also probably one of the world’s most romantic cities. Venice is stuffed full of museums, art galleries, gorgeous historical buildings, and restaurants and cafes offering excellent wi... more

Culture

There is so much to choose from in Venice it is almost impossible to summarise it all under ‘culture’. So let’s start with the basics, and you can stumble across Venice’s many charms yourself later. Must-see points of interest include the Bascilica Di San Marco, the eleventh-century chapel of St ... more

Equality

Homosexuality is legal in Italy and in some areas, civil partnerships are allowed (although not in Venice). Venice is largely accepting of gays and lesbians, but lavish public displays of affection might draw a few stares or comments. more