Via San Giovanni, also known as Rome's gay street, is a lively hub of LGBTQ+ culture and filled with dining, shopping and nightlife opportunities. The area is known for its diversity and inclusivity and being a welcoming place for anyone to go to thoroughly enjoy themselves, regardless of their attributes or personal preferences.
The street runs seamlessly from the square of Piazza della Cisterna to the gate of Porta San Giovanni in the historic hub of San Gimignano. It also travels to the east end of the Colosseum and around numerous architectural landmarks.
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What are the highlights of Via San Giovanni in Rome?
Along Via San Giovanni, you'll find karaoke spots and a variety of other activities in pubs and shops at most any time of the day or night. A love of music, celebration of life and appreciation for the natural atmosphere cascade throughout the neighbourhood with a grand display of gaiety.
One of the street's best-loved spots is Coming Out, where you'll find a hip bar serving coffee, beer, wine and craft cocktails and a restaurant dishing out pizza, burgers, pastas and more. The bar is known for its entertaining staff and is a great spot to catch live music and other shows.
What else is good to know about Via San Giovanni in Rome?
Via San Giovanni is easily accessed through the subway system, with a stop close to the neighbourhood's main attraction, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, which is the oldest of the 4 major papal churches in the western world. Several bus lines run through here as well.
On May 1st, or Labor Day in Italy, the area in front of the basilica hosts the May 1st concert, which showcases a variety of Italian and foreign artists. Nearby, you can also stroll past the monuments and catacombs of Via Appia Antica or relax with a picnic in the park at Villa Celimontana.
Via San Giovanni in Rome
Location: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
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