Gay & Lesbian in Tuscany

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Gay & Lesbian in Tuscany

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.

Even so, open physical affection in public places is not recommended. While same sex marriage is not allowed, 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

GayFriendlyItaly.com, has information on gay history, the law and homophobia, gay events and gay friendly towns across the country.

Out Travel is an Italian travel agency specialising in tours and holiday destinations in Italy, Europe and worldwide for gays. There are separate sites for male and female 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 Firenze
  At: Via del Leone 60, 50127 Florence (FI)
  Tel: 334 242 6483
  e-mail
  Website (in Italian)
• Arcigay Grosseto
  At: Via Parini 7/e, 58100 Grosseto (GR)
  Tel: 347 078 8972
  e-mail
  Website (in Italian)
• Arcigay Livorno
  At: Piazza della Libertà 14, 57023 Cecina (LI)
  Tel: 348 493 5240
  e-mail 
  Website (in Italian)
• Arcigay Pisa
  At: Via S. Lorenzo 38, 56127 Pisa (PI)
  Tel: 050 555 618
  Fax: 050 831 0605
  e-mail 
  Website  (in Italian)
• Arcigay Pistoia
  At: Casella Postale 301 Pistoia Centro, 51100 Pistoia (PT)
  Tel: 333 667 6873
  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 (RM)
  Tel: 06 5413985
  Fax: 06 5413971
  Website (in Italian)

Gay in Tuscany

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

Azione Gay e Lesbica is a Florence based group for homosexuals that offers information on bars, clubs, hotels, meet-ups, advice and support, in Italian.

Further Information

• For contact details on AIDS help and gay support see AngloINFO INFOrmation Page, Helplines & Support Groups in Tuscany
• Gay.it is a gay lifestyle site (in Italian)
• GayMonkey.com a Rome-based gay lifestyle website (in English)
• Gay.com has an "out and about" travel guide covering where to stay, eat, see and meet in Florence and Tuscany
• Gay Times is an English monthly magazine with news, reviews and information