Gay & Lesbian in Liguria

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Gay & Lesbian in Liguria

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 marriage is not legally recognised, there are some towns which allow a civil ceremony to be held. The union 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

The GayFriendlyItaly.com website, in English, provides 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: 050 315 5526
  Fax: 050 315 5530
  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.

• Comitato Provinciale Arcigay "L'Approdo" Genova
  At: Corso Torino 46/1, 16129 Genoa (GE)
  Tel: 010 565 971
  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 can offer legal advice, help to those who are HIV positive, and has a helpline.

• Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Miel
  At: Via Corinto, 5, 00146 Rome
  Tel: 06 541 3985
  Fax: 06 541 3971
  Website  (in Italian)

Guida Gay is an Italian guide for homosexuals.

• Guida Gay Lazio

Further Information

• Gay.it is a gay lifestyle site (in Italian) 
• On Gay.tv, it is possible to post free personal announcements for cities throughout Italy
• Gaygate.it also posts personal announcements (in Italian)