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Istanbul, Turkey’s largest and most popular city, offers a fascinating history, beautiful sightseeing and thriving gay nightlife.

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LGBT Rights in Turkey

Homosexual activity	Legal Since 1858
Same-sex marriage	Unrecognized Since 1923
LGBT discrimination	No protections 1858
Equal age of consent	Equal Since 1858

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Istanbul 5*

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cosmopolitan area and centre of art, entertainment and nightlife

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major tourist destination and hub of Istanbul's shopping and gay nightlife

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Gay Istanbul - Travel Gay Guide

Istanbul is the “cultural capital” of Europe and with its rich history, countless locations religious significance and ancient architecture it no surprise. The city acts as the bridge between Europe and Asia and as such has been heavily inlfuenced by both continents. Istanbul also has a growing gay scene, with a number of gay bars and gay clubs populating its gay districts. The city has had an annual pride demonstration since 2003 which tends to occur in June or July and attracts large crowds of LGBT+ individuals and allies.

The main gay district of Istanbul is Taksim, where gay travelers will find many venues tailored towards gay visitors. Beyoglu is another gay district of the city and is known for being a hub of creativity and art, with many of the residents being trendy, young professionals. In these gay districts, travelers should feel completely at ease and comfortable.