<img class="alignnone wp-image-64174 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67911/VENICE-City-Guide-main-1-e1523200310238.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><h2>Venice | Venezia</h2>The capital of Italy's Veneto region, Venice is one of the most visited cities in the world.Nothing prepares you for your first image of a city, seemingly floating on water. This dramatic architectural feat has inspired countless writers and romantics across the centuries.Get lost in the winding back-streets streets, take a ride in a gondola, explore the historic sights or sip wine in one of Venice's countless cafes. The choice is yours.&nbsp;<h2>Gay Rights in Italy</h2>For information about gay rights in Italy, please visit our <a title="Essential Guide to Rome" href="https://www.travelgay.com/essential-guide-to-rome/">Gay Rome City Guide</a> page.&nbsp;<h5><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-64703" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67913/Piazza-San-Marco-Venice-Italy.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Piazza San Marco (St Marks' Square)</h5>&nbsp;<h2>Gay Scene</h2>Despite being a very popular tourist destination there are no specifically gay venues in the city center. In fact, the city centre does does not have much nightlife at all.The vast majority of restaurants and bars close before midnight. Venice has <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venice-gay-saunas/">one gay sauna</a> (on the mainland).&nbsp;<h2>Getting to Venice</h2>By airVenice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is situated on the mainland, 4 km north of the city center.There are three options to get from the airport to your hotel - bus, waterbus and watertaxi.Venice streets are not luggage friendly. If traveling with large suitcases, we recommend a watertaxi from the airport directly to your hotel.By busAerobus Line 5 takes you to Piazzale Roma, the bus drop off point next to Venice St Lucia train station. The 20 minute trip cost €8 one-way or €15 return.From Piazzale Roma catch a Waterbus or walk to your hotel. Walking from Piazzale Rome to a hotel near Rialto Bridge will take 30-40 minutes.By airport waterbus  There are three <a href="https://www.alilaguna.it/en">Alilaguna waterbus routes</a> from the airport to Venice city center.The Blue, Orange and Red lines have different stops around the city center. This can get you much closer to your hotel than the road bus. It's usually just a short walk once you get off the boat.If you are not sure which line to use or stop to get off, just ask at the ticket office at the airport.By watertaxiThe fastest and most expensive way to get to your hotel.Watertaxis depart from a purpose built dock next to the airport. Transfers to most hotels in central Venice take less than 20 minutes. Prices are around €100 per boat if booked online or up to €140 if you pay at the airport. This is the best option if you have lots of luggage, or in a group or pressed for time.By trainVenice has two main stations - Venice Mestra (on the mainland) and Venice Santa Lucia.Unless you are staying on the mainland, get a train to Venice Santa Lucia.  The station is located next to the Grand Canal. Depending on the location of your hotel, from here either walk or take a Waterbus.By cruise shipAs well as being a popular destination for cruise ships, there are ferry services to Slovenia, Croatia and some Greek islands.&nbsp;<h5><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-64706" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67914/Rialto-Bridge-Venice.jpg" alt="Grand Canal Bridge Venice" width="100%" />Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal</h5>&nbsp;<h2>Getting around Venice</h2>On footWalking is the best way to explore the city as the main sights are close to each other.The streets are very maze-like and its easy to get lost.  A  street map is essential and usually offered free at your hotel. Google Maps is great, but it will use up a lot of roaming data.By waterbusVenice's water bus system (Vaporetto) is a 24 hour network that covers both the historic city center and islands within the Venetian Lagoon. A single journeys cost €7.50 for 75 minutes. Day tickets cost €20.  Walking can beat the water bus within the city center.By watertaxiNot really necessary within the city center. Mostly used to get from the airport to your hotel in the city.By gondolaA trip in a Gondola is a tourist experience, rather than a means of getting anywhere as you end up back at the point of departure.In 2017, a 30 minute trip will cost 80 euros per boat.We suggest hiring a boat near Rialto Bridge. The nearby canals are quieter and you get a chance to see the bridge from the Grand Canal.Avoid hiring a boat near San Marco Plaza / Doge Place. You will end up in a long line of Gondolas that might as well be tied together and pulled round on a chain!&nbsp;<h2>Shopping</h2>The streets of Venice are packed with an endless choice of boutique shops. Almost every conceivable clothing and fashion brand is represented here. Most high-end stores and art galleries are located in the streets around St Mark's Square.Beyond fashion, the main attraction is glass. Locally manufactured Murano glass has an international reputation for quality and a price to match. Discounts are always available if you ask.Also worth checking out are the artisan shops selling stunningly beautiful Venetian masks.&nbsp;<h2>Where to Stay in Venice</h2>Venice has many excellent hotels to suit all budgets. For some Venice hotels for gay travelers, visit our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-venice-hotels/">Gay Venice Hotels page</a>.<h2></h2><h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>Piazza San Marco/St Mark's Square - the heart of Venice.St Mark's Basilica - located on St Mark's Square, this magnificent church is impressive both inside and outside.The Doge's Palace - a breathtaking palace that was the administrative center of the Venetian Republic and home for the Doge (duke) of Venice.The Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge - Venice's main artery and most famous scenic bridge.Scuola Grande di San Rocco - 16th-century art museum behind the impressive Basilica dei Frari churchPonte dell' Accademia - Another scene bridge towards the south of the city center.Peggy Guggenheim Collection - 20th-century European and US art museum.away from the city center...Lido - beach resort to relax on. There is a good concentration of bars, restaurants, and shops to relax away from the crowded streets of Venice.Burano - quieter island where the buildings are brightly coloured. Perfect for a romantic stroll.&nbsp;<h2>When to Visit</h2>We think the best time to visit is in spring (April - May) or fall (late September-October).  The weather during these periods is usually comfortable. But most importantly, there are less crowds of people.Avoid Easter, however, as the crowds are almost as numerous as in August. Venice gets very hot during summer (June to September), and a bit smelly. This is peak season and the streets will be packed with hordes of people.Winter can be bitterly cold but the mist and snow is very atmospheric and adds an extra dimension.&nbsp;<h2>Money</h2>Italy is a member of the euro zone. ATM's (bancomat) are widely available around Venice. If you’re paying with cash, ask for a discount (it's expected and you should get it).

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Step-child adoptions for same-sex couples are recognized by Italian courts since June 2016, under the law 184/1983. 
 
On November 20th, 2023, the Juvenile Court ruled that gay couples can be foster parents.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Some courts have recognized foreign joint adoption. Some receptions are also made for step-children. Gay adoption legalizing pending.

The couple applying for adoption must be a married, different sex couple.  Custody has been granted to a same-sex parent on the basis of the "child's best interest," but this is very rare.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

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The Italian Health Minister Umberto Veronesi lifted the gay blood ban in 2001.

In Italy, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

A Supreme Court decision overruled the surgery requirement to change one's legal gender.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Not banned by the law. However, the national psychological association officially stated in 2013 that conversion therapy goes strictly against its code of ethics and therefore is not allowed.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

In Tuscany, Piedmont, Liguria, Marche, Umbria, Sicily and Emilia-Romagna discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is banned

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

On 15 January 2023, a court in Rome ruled against a school who had fired a trans professor due to her gender identity, claiming that it amounted to sex discrimination.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

Discrimination protection is afforded on the grounds of sexual orientation

No laws against homosexual relationships anywhere in Italy's Penal Code

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

In Piedmont, housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is forbidden.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Italy's parliament has backed same-sex civil unions. MPs in the lower house voted 372-51 for the government, ensuring that the civil unions bill will become law. Under Italian law a same sex couple in a civil union have all the of the rights and the obligations of marriage except for the right to jointly adopt a child.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Some symbolic civil unions are recognized in select regions though no full and meaningful recognition is given.

Until 1986, "sexual deviance" was a reason for exclusion for military service. At that time, some men claimed to be homosexual to avoid the draft. Lesbians have never been banned from the Italian military since women were first allowed to serve in 2000. Since 2010, discrimination against gays and lesbians in military service is banned, but the situation for transgender people is unclear. The organization Polis Aperta estimates that 5 to 10% of Italians in uniformed service (military or police) are LGB. Despite the ban on discrimination, some service personnel unfortunately face harassment or violence because of their sexual orientation. Unfortunately transgenders have not yet gained the right to military service in Italy 

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Until 1986, "sexual deviance" was a reason for exclusion for military service. At that time, some men claimed to be homosexual to avoid the draft. 

Italy does not yet legally recognize non-binary identities. 
 
However, a breaking decision on March 7, 2022, had the Italian court rule in favor of a non-binary person to have their gender recognized. 
 
They are currently the only example of this recognition.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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