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Nights in Venice: a comprehensive guide to the best lgbtq+ bars in the city of canals
When one thinks of Venice, images of romantic gondola rides, picturesque canals, and historic landmarks come to mind. However, for the discerning LGBTQ+ traveler, Venice has so much more to offer. While it might not have a sprawling lgbtq+ district like other global cities, its heart beats with a rich LGBTQ+ history and a welcoming community vibe. Dive into this guide to discover the best gay bars in Venice and explore its LGBTQ+ scene in depth.
Venice and its Queer roots
Venice is not just a city of artistic and architectural wonders; it is also a place that has been historically progressive and open-minded. It has always been a melting pot of different cultures, ideas, and ways of life. In the era of the Renaissance, for example, Venice was a gathering point for scholars, artists, and intellectuals who pushed the boundaries of contemporary thought. This essence of openness extended to the LGBTQ+ community in ways that were remarkably ahead of the times.
Over the years, Venice has contin
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Private accommodation with three spacious, well designed rooms and a roof terrace with panoramic views of Venice. Centrally located fasten to the Rialto bridge and 15 minutes to amble from Piazza San Marco.
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About Venice and its queer life
Venice, the lagoon city on the Adriatic Sea, is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. The historic center of Venice is located on more than a hundred islands, between which overtake the famous canals, a total of more than channels with almost bridges.
As a hub for trade between Europe, Asia and Africa, Venice had achieved considerable prosperity in the Middle Ages. The then Republic of Venice was a major economic and political power and the city was one of the first financial centers in European history.
Venice's islands and palaces,
When we first visited, we were very excited to find a gay prevent in Venice and spent a lot of second researching ‘gay bars Venice, Italy’.
For such a accepted and trendy destination, we were surprised to uncover a lack of lgbtq+ bars or gay clubs in Venice [no_toc]
In evidence, we found that the nightlife scene here is very relaxed, easy going and involves having many Aperols (which we love). Venice is a super romantic city and we found that it was a great option for us visiting as a gay couple.
With that in mind, it’s not so surprising that there isn’t really any gay nightlife in Venice…..or is there..
Gay Bars in Venice
Whilst there is no gay bars on the archipelago of Venice, which is where you will likely wait and explore, there are options nearby.
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Venice is an amazing destination and it felt very gay friendly. That might be one of the reasons for there being a lack of gay bars – everyone is welcome everywhere.
This was definitely the case for us and we felt very much at ease to have a love-related wee
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