Gay Street, Rome

Name: Gay Street
Address: Rome, Italy

#211 among attractions in Rome

Shopping, Shopping district

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The Gay Street is an area in Rome, Italy designated as a gay- and lesbian-friendly neighborhood. A 300-metre shopping and bar area in the center of the city on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, a street leading to the east flank of the Colosseum, it was formally designated in 2007. The opening ceremonies, led by the Italian LGBT organization Arcigay, were attended by celebrities and national and municipal politicians. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'23"N, 12°29'46"E

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Gay Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, San Pietro in Vincoli, Temple of Venus and Roma.

~1010 ftW
Iconic ancient Roman gladiatorial arena
Colosseum, Rome
5 min walk • The Colosseum, an enduring icon of Imperial Rome, stands as one of the most remarkable architectural feats in the world. This colossal amphitheatre, nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, has withstood the ravages of time to tell tales of gladiatorial combat, public...
~1440 ftW
Grand Roman arch built in 315
Arch of Constantine, Rome
7 min walk • The Arch of Constantine is an ancient monument that stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the legacy of Emperor Constantine the Great. Located in the heart of Rome, near the Colosseum, this triumphal arch was erected to commemorate...
~1740 ftNW
Church housing Michelangelo's Moses
San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
9 min walk • San Pietro in Vincoli, or Saint Peter in Chains, is an ancient basilica located in Rome, Italy, known for its remarkable artistic treasures and historical significance. The church, dating back to the 5th century, is named after the relic of the chains that allegedly...
~1740 ftW
Temple, Ruins, Monuments and statues
Temple of Venus and Roma, Rome
9 min walk • The Temple of Venus and Roma, situated in the heart of Rome, Italy, is an ancient edifice that once stood as the largest temple in the Eternal City. Dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix, the bringer of good fortune, and Roma Aeterna, the personification of the city...
~570 ftSE
Medieval church on pagan and Roman ruins
San Clemente, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy, the Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano stands as a remarkable testament to the city's layered history. This minor basilica, lesser-known than some of Rome's grander churches, is a treasure trove for those interested in...
~1550 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
8 min walk • The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398. It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.
~760 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome
4 min walk • Santi Quattro Coronati is an ancient basilica in Rome, Italy. The church dates back to the 4th century, and is devoted to four anonymous saints and martyrs.
~730 ftN
Park, Ruins
Parco del Colle Oppio, Rome
4 min walk • The Oppian Hill is the southern spur of the Esquiline Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, Italy. It is separated from the Cispius on the north by the valley of the Suburra, and from the Caelian Hill on the south by the valley of the Colosseum.
~1790 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Ruins
Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome
9 min walk • The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Celian Hill is an ancient basilica and titular church in Rome, Italy.
~1770 ftS
Fountain
Fontana della Navicella, Rome
9 min walk • The Fontana della Navicella is a fountain built around a marble and travertine replica of an Ancient Roman sculpture, depicting a decorated Roman Galley, and erected in front of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica of Rome, Italy.
~1790 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Fountain
Santa Maria in Domnica, Rome
9 min walk • The Minor Basilica of St. Mary in Domnica alla Navicella, or simply Santa Maria in Domnica or Santa Maria alla Navicella, is a Roman Catholic basilica in Rome, Italy, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and active in local charity according to its long tradition.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gay Street?

Nearby attractions include San Clemente, Rome (3 min walk), Parco del Colle Oppio, Rome (4 min walk), Santi Quattro Coronati, Rome (4 min walk), Porta Querquetulana, Rome (5 min walk).

How to get to Gay Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gay Street:

Bus

Labicana/Colosseo • Lines: 117, 51, 85, 87, n11 (2 min walk)
Labicana • Lines: 51, 75, 85, 87, C3, n10, n11 (4 min walk)

Tram

Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (3 min walk)
Labicana • Lines: 3, 8 (4 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (10 min walk)

Light rail

Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (19 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (22 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (22 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (27 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (39 min walk)

Trolleybus

Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)
XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)