Florence has drawn gay and lesbian travellers for a long time, however, it wasn't until 1970 that the city got its first gay disco, TABASCO, (see below), right in the historic heart of Florence. At around the same time, the Fronte Unitario Omosessuale Rivoluzionario Italiano or (FUORI), Italian for "out", Tuscany's first gay and lesbian organisation, was set up by members of the radical party. For gay men there are lots of "cruising" areas, although some can be more dangerous than others. The "Parco delle Cascine" and the area around "Campo di Marte" are the most well-known. Police are strict here and there are regular ID checks carried out. The age of consent is 18 in bars and clubs and it is worth bringing ID with you to be on the safe side.
Some of the most popular gay haunts include:
Gay and Lesbian
Gay & Lesbian Venues
Florence has drawn gay and lesbian travellers for a long time, however, it wasn't until 1970 that the city got its first gay disco, TABASCO, (see below), right in the historic heart of Florence. At around the same time, the Fronte Unitario Omosessuale Rivoluzionario Italiano or (FUORI), Italian for "out", Tuscany's first gay and lesbian organisation, was set up by members of the radical party. For gay men there are lots of "cruising" areas, although some can be more dangerous than others. The "Parco delle Cascine" and the area around "Campo di Marte" are the most well-known. Police are strict here and there are regular ID checks carried out. The age of consent is 18 in bars and clubs and it is worth bringing ID with you to be on the safe side.
Some of the most popular gay haunts include:
"Florence has always been popular for gay and lesbian travellers and their are now many bars and discos which cater for them. For gay men there are many pick up spots, although some can be more dangerous than others. The Campo de Marte and the Parco della Cascine are the most popular however,..."
"Florence Baths
Website : Florence Baths
Florence Baths offfers gay men Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, a great jacuzzi, and a bar. Food available.
Open every day from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. ..."
