tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10667700.post313251513658391496..comments2024-01-08T00:18:57.750+00:00Comments on Gay Banker: An email about homophobia in ItalyGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07046768019709916759noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10667700.post-5251115573933757372009-12-17T23:36:56.025+00:002009-12-17T23:36:56.025+00:00I am from Rome, and while what Sir Wobin said is t...I am from Rome, and while what Sir Wobin said is true, I would be careful with how out you want to appear, most italians won't hate you for being gay, but they definately don't want to know, or see it...also there aren't many venues/much of a scene, except a few bars scattered/hidden, and a big night called mucca assassina...summer can be quite good with the "gay village" calendar of events, at a venue which is large, and outdoor, but again quite hidden/secluded.<br />If you manage to find some good gay or gay friendly friends (maybe in the expat community)and can afford the place then Rome is a beautiful city to live in with an amazing lifestyle... and i do miss it a lotzarratnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10667700.post-12422132472676969822009-12-17T10:36:03.024+00:002009-12-17T10:36:03.024+00:00Italy is the Vatican's back yard. Catholic fa...Italy is the Vatican's back yard. Catholic family members and personal religious conflict are a major influence on whether Italians are out. Being foreign, the neighbours won't know your family and won't be able to look down on them, criticise or cast shame on them regarding who you are. This makes you much more free than the locals might choose to be.Sir Wobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329220412552005890noreply@blogger.com