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Rome

Famed as the city of the Dolce Vita (the sweet life) and The Three Coins in the Fountain, gay Rome takes its historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere to create a traveling adventure for all tastes. With romantic ruins, monuments, ornate statues, and beautiful fountains, travelers truly have no difficulty filling their itineraries. Whether you are looking to capture all of Rome's historic sights, or go on a Roman pub-crawl, we have all the musts for a successful trip to gay Rome.

Clueless Tourist Caught on Video Climbing Iconic Italian Fountain to Fill Water Bottle

A viral video shows the unnamed woman climbing the fountain as onlookers watched in horror.

Europe's 10 Most Romantic Capitals Ranked

These European cities were picked as the top spots for romance.

Sporno Italico: The Homoeroticism of Rome's Stadio dei Marmi

Little known to most tourists, an entire stadium of homoerotic sculptures sits in the Stadio dei Marmi.

Why Is the Vatican Afraid of This Little Gay Movie?
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Why Is the Vatican Afraid of This Little Gay Movie?

Andrew Haigh's Weekend is proving a massive success in Italy, despite condemnation from the Roman Catholic Church.

Italian Prime Minister Risks Career in Pursuit of Civil Unions

Set on modernizing Italy, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has made the legal recognition of gay couples a make-or-break issue of his tenure.

Why Did Pope Francis Meet with Apple’s Tim Cook?

After making statements defending traditional marriage in Italy, Pope Francis met with CEO and LGBT advocate Tim Cook.

Diplomatic Dispute With France Calls Pope's Openness to LGBTs Into Question
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Diplomatic Dispute With France Calls Pope's Openness to LGBTs Into Question

What do recent signs truly say about Francis' attitudes?

Enormous Crowds Descend on Rome to Protest Civil Unions

While France, Ireland, and the U.K. have already enacted marriage equality, Italy still struggles with offering any legal recognition to same-sex couples.

Couchsurfing Around Europe, Part 14: Rome, Italy

How to experience the ancient capital on a budget.

Gay-Themed Tours Launch at Vatican

These tours don't have formal Vatican approval, but no one's stopping them.

The Art of the 'Gender Bender Festival'

The annual Gender Bender Festival in Italy aims to expand perceptions of gender through art and culture, starting with its distinctive poster art.

PHOTOS: Rome's LGBT-Friendly Christmas Lights

This may be the most striking demonstration of acceptance you'll see this holiday season.