Gay Areas in Istanbul

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Hi
As far as I know, one cannot be openly gay in Turkey.
However, I've heard that some areas like Taksim, the gay scene is okay. I will visit soon. I wanted to know if there are places where I can meet some local guys like any hammam or pub etc. Places where indeed you can meet people safely. And where there are no money boys.
Any suggestion?
 

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Not a lot of action in Istanbul when I was there a few years ago. Went to a “gay” bath. Seemed like all the guys are tops and wanted to be paid. All porn and most gay websites were blocked (although I didn’t try using a VPN). Even Wikipedia is blocked, which is crazy. The country has only gotten more repressive since I was there. I would be very careful when hooking up.
 

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Not a lot of action in Istanbul when I was there a few years ago. Went to a “gay” bath. Seemed like all the guys are tops and wanted to be paid. All porn and most gay websites were blocked (although I didn’t try using a VPN). Even Wikipedia is blocked, which is crazy. The country has only gotten more repressive since I was there. I would be very careful when hooking up.
Oh!... No grindr then?... :(
 

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I have lived in Turkey for many years but have only visited Istanbul a few times so don’t know the city well.

Homosexuality is not illegal, however the government is against obvious displays or encouragement of the lifestyle. Gay Pride marches for example have been blocked for a few years.

Wikipedia and Twitter has on occasion been banned when the country has been insulted etc.
Gay websites and Apps are very popular in Turkey, however some do require a VPN to be used.

Some geographical areas of this amazing country are more conservative than others but western and southern parts, particularly touristy areas, are much more relaxed and open, often with a gay club and bars.

Unfortunately you won’t find nudist beaches here although unofficial ones do exist.

Turkish guys are extremely handsome and sexy.

As long as you are respectful you’ll enjoy a safe and happy visit to Turkey
 
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Not a lot of action in Istanbul when I was there a few years ago. Went to a “gay” bath. Seemed like all the guys are tops and wanted to be paid. All porn and most gay websites were blocked (although I didn’t try using a VPN). Even Wikipedia is blocked, which is crazy. The country has only gotten more repressive since I was there. I would be very careful when hooking up.
“Since you were there”?!
How do you know that? Where have you got this idea from?
 

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I have lived in Turkey for many years but have only visited Istanbul a few times so don’t know the city well.

Homosexuality is not illegal, however the government is against obvious displays or encouragement of the lifestyle. Gay Pride marches for example have been blocked for a few years.

Wikipedia and Twitter has on occasion been banned when the country has been insulted etc.
Gay websites and Apps are very popular in Turkey, however some do require a VPN to be used.

Some geographical areas of this amazing country are more conservative than others but western and southern parts, particularly touristy areas, are much more relaxed and open, often with a gay club and bars.

Unfortunately you won’t find nudist beaches here although unofficial ones do exist.

Turkish guys are extremely handsome and sexy.

As long as you are respectful you’ll enjoy a safe and happy visit to Turkey
Any popular gay bar or club I can visit?
VPN okay.
What about the unofficial nudist beaches? Are they far from Taksim?
 

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