<img class="alignnone wp-image-64238 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67894/Antwerp-during-gay-pride-e1521961176843.jpg" alt="Antwerp City Center" width="100%" /><h2>Antwerpen | Antwerp</h2>The biggest city in the Flanders region, Antwerp is one of Belgium's most famous cities. The home of the world's largest port, Belgian fashion and plenty of culturally significant buildings, the affluent, trendy Antwerp could rival Paris with its boutiques and history.Surrounded by water, this city really has something for everyone. From exquisite cuisine to delightful wildlife, there's plenty to see and do here.It's also a popular destination for gay holiday makers, who come for the food and stay for the dance parties; some of the biggest gay clubs in Belgium can be found here.&nbsp;<h2>Gay Scene</h2>After Brussels, Antwerp has a great gay scene to offer travelers with cute cafés, sophisticated bars and plenty of hot guys!It's Antwerp's dance clubs, however, that are renowned in this region. <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/red-blue/">Cargo Club (RED &amp; BLUE) </a>is the biggest and most famous, taking place every Saturday. There are plenty of other gay options, including <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/antwerp-gay-cruise-clubs/">Gay Cruise Clubs</a> and <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/antwerp-gay-saunas/">Gay Saunas</a> should these take your fancy.As one of the most gay friendly cities in the world, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/event/antwerp-gay-pride-2017/">Antwerp Gay Pride</a><a href="https://www.travelgay.com/event/antwerp-gay-pride/"> </a>is one of the best in Europe. Taking place in August, you'll find plenty going on including a festival, dance parties and more.<h5><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-64620" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67896/Grote-Market-Antwerp.jpg" alt="Grote Market in Antwerp at night" width="100%" />Grote Market, Antwerp</h5>&nbsp;<h2>Getting to Antwerp</h2>By airAntwerp has its own small airport, Antwerp International Airport, with flights to and from several European destinations. To get into town from the airport you will need to take the number 51, 52 and 53 buses to Antwerp Berchem railway station. From there you will then have to take tram 9 (Eksterlaar - Linkeroever) to get into the city centre. The journey should take around 20 minutes and costs €3.For more flight options and for guests travelling from further afield, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Belgium's main airport, is a good call. You can travel to Antwerp direct on either a bus or train from here.By trainThe beautiful Antwerp Central Station, a tourist destination in its own right, is served by national and international trains, with connections to the Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK.&nbsp;<h2>Getting around Antwerp</h2>Use the Central Station as a base. It's easy to walk round most of Antwerp, with easy-to-navigate street signs and pedestrianised streets ensuring you don't get lost.Sightseeing buses are great for tourists, but for cheaper travel take the local bus or tram. Company De Lijn run both. €3 for an individual ticket that lasts up to an hour or €6 for a day pass (more expensive if you buy on public transport and only valid on selected routes).The Flanders region is famed for its flat, easy-to-ride terrain, so hop on a bike and scoot across the city. Antwerp is the ideal spot to cycle round, and the city's Velo service allows you to hire one for a day or week, depending on the pass you buy.<h5><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-64623" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67897/Antwerp-Cathedral.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Antwerp Cathedral &amp; Rubens statue</h5>&nbsp;<h2>Where to Stay in Antwerp</h2>Diamond stores and fashion boutiques make this a trendy, upmarket place to stay, which can mean accommodation prices are slightly dear.Hotels in the city centre, particularly near the old town, are more expensive. Staying near the station is cheaper, as is to the North of the city, which brings you closer to some of the bigger gay bars.For our list of gay-recommended hotels in Antwerp, visit our <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-antwerp-hotels/">Gay Antwerp Hotels page</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>Museum aan de Stroom - the MAS museum is one of the best museums in Belgium. Located in an iconic building, here the city and the port meet to share with visitors the important history of Antwerp's connections to the sea.What's more, from the top of the building guests can glimpse stunning views of the city. Take your camera if you happen to travel up, it's simply breathtaking. The viewing gallery is free but you have to pay to enter some parts of the museum.Grote Markt - from the impressive water fountain to the stunning verandas of the shops and restaurants, the Markt is the central hub of Antwerp's old town. Beautiful in the summer, you'll find plenty of things to see and do here. Great food options can be found here.Cathedral of Our Lady - the impressive tower of this Gothic building, completed in 1521 after 169 years of construction, is just one of the standout attractions here. The Cathedral boasts an impressive art collection, including paintings from the legendary Flemish Baroque painter Rubens.Rubens House - if you love art, do check out The Rubens House, which allows guests to discover more about the famous painter's family, work and collections.Antwerp Zoo - one of the oldest and most loved zoos in Europe, there's everything here from penguins to hippos. The luscious gardens and buildings make it the perfect spot for a day out with family or friends.Steen Castle - walk along the waterfront and take a pic with the Steen Castle in the background, Antwerp's oldest building. The main tourist information point for the city can be found here.MoMu Fashion Museum - major exhibitions on Belgium and international fashion take centre stage here; a reminder of the important legacy Antwerp has made to worldwide fashion.&nbsp;<h2 class="page-title text-light ng-binding">When to Visit</h2>Like most European cities, Antwerp will warm up and get busy during the summer months. Early Spring can also be hot (and cheaper), which is why you'll find April and May good dates to visit.It's worth noting that shops, apart from the first one of the month, are closed every Sunday. Attractions are still open, but if you're hoping for a bit of retail therapy be cautious when booking.In the summer, the Summerfestival and Vlaanderen Feast! are packed during July, whilst the Christmas markets are big draws in November and December.Don't forget, the Gay Pride Parade in August is worth going to. It's considered one of the best in Europe.&nbsp;<h2>Visa</h2>Belgium is within the European Schengen visa area. If travelling from outside Europe, check to see if you require a Schengen visa.&nbsp;<h2>Money</h2>Belgium is a member of the Eurozone. Cash dispensers are widely available. You may be asked for photo ID if paying with a credit or debit card in a shop.<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-57100" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67898/Gay-Antwerp-Guide-2017.jpg" alt="gay-antwerp-guide-2017" width="100%" />

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Anversa, un gioiello della corona belga, non è conosciuta solo per il suo quartiere dei diamanti e il suo patrimonio artistico, ma anche per la sua vivace scena LGBTQ+. Questa città portuale combina una ricca storia con uno spirito moderno e progressista, rendendola una destinazione attraente per i viaggiatori LGBTQ+.
La vita gay della città è incentrata attorno all'Het Roze Huis, il cuore della comunità LGBTQ+ di Anversa e situato nel quartiere di Zurenborg. Qui puoi trovare una varietà di bar, club e caffè gay che soddisfano tutti i gusti, oltre a numerosi eventi e incontri culturali durante tutto l'anno. Anversa ospita anche uno dei più grandi eventi Pride del Belgio, che celebra vividamente la diversità con sfilate, feste e una serie di eventi culturali.
L'impegno di Anversa nei confronti dei diritti e della comunità LGBTQ+ è evidente attraverso la sua atmosfera inclusiva e le diverse offerte. Che tu stia cercando di esplorare la scena artistica della città, goderti la sua vivace vita notturna o semplicemente immergerti nella cultura locale a un ritmo rilassato, Anversa offre un'esperienza accogliente e arricchente per tutti.

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The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Starting July 1 2023, MSM who would like to donate blood face a 4-month deferral period.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Blanket ban replaced by a 1 year deferral period. 

In Belgium, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Surgery no longer necessary to change legal gender.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Transgender people in Belgium are required to undergo gender reassignment surgery in order to change their gender on state documents.

Parliament voted to ban conversion therapy

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Not banned. A conversion therapy ban was announced in 2022, but no law is in effect as of now.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

In 1998, Belgium adopted the ICD-10 classification, which contains codes for diagnosing transsexualism in adulthood and childhood, which authorize the initiation of medical transition.

Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.

In 1979, Belgium adopted the ICD-9 classification, which included codes allowing for the diagnosis of transsexualism in adults.

In 1991, Belgium legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.

Belgium was liberated in September of 1944. Belgian civil law reverted back to pre-war laws.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Belgium was under German occupation during World War II and thus Paragraph 175 was in effect.

Legalized under French rule and the Napoleonic Code.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Intersex infants in Belgium may undergo medical interventions to have their sex characteristics altered. Human rights groups increasingly consider these surgeries unnecessary and, they argue, should only be performed if the applicant consents to the operation. In February 2019, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommended Belgium to ban these surgeries and provide intersex infants and their parents counseling and support. (Pending Ban) 

Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.

Civil marriages for same-sex couples were enabled by Article 143 of the Belgian Civil Code (Book I, Title V, Chapter I), making it the second country in the world to recognise same-sex marriage. Statutory cohabitation remains available for those who do not wish to enter into a civil marriage.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Statutory Cohabitation grants specific rights to cohabiting persons. Although not specifically intended for LGBT couples it was open for same sex couples.

Unsure of date. Gay and lesbian soldiers are not guaranteed promotions through the military for fear of possible blackmail.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Belgium currently does not legally recognise non binary gender, however in 2019 the Constitutional Court ruled that current laws were unconstitutional. The government planned to introduce an "X" gender marker for ID cards in 2022. However, it was decided instead to remove gender markers from identity cards altogether. Thus, there is still not any legal recognition for non-binary individuals.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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La seconda città più grande del Belgio. Anversa è famosa per il suo bellissimo centro storico, l'industria dei diamanti di fama mondiale e la vivace scena gay.

Hair Away è un servizio di ceretta e massaggi per uomini e donne eseguito dal terapista professionista Rudy ad Anversa. Rudy è specializzato in vari tipi di ceretta tra cui Manzilian, boyzilian e brasiliana, oltre ad offrire tecniche di massaggio indiano e servizi di depilazione permanente con laser a diodo. Rudy parla olandese, inglese, tedesco e francese ei trattamenti vengono effettuati nella sua struttura privata nel cuore del centro di Anversa. Il servizio è solo su appuntamento. Si prega di consultare il sito web ufficiale di Rudy per ulteriori dettagli e prezzi.

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Gay Sauna 't Herenhuis (dal 1999) in una residenza ristrutturata dispone di una vasca idromassaggio per 15 persone, sauna secca, bagno turco, area relax, sala video, sala per l'imbracatura. Il bar in loco serve drink e snack. Sono disponibili massaggi e trattamenti di bellezza. La folla è di età e tipi misti. Situato nel sud di Anversa.

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Famosa discoteca e da molti anni una delle principali istituzioni gay del Belgio. Cargo Club (precedentemente "RED &amp; BLUE") ospita una vasta gamma di feste sfrenate. I biglietti per alcuni eventi possono essere preordinati in anticipo e di solito sono più economici. Visita il sito Web o la pagina Facebook di Cargo per i prossimi eventi. Gli orari di apertura variano a seconda della notte.

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Il noto bar gay di Anversa con area cruising. I nuovi proprietari del Club Random hanno rinnovato il club, con interni e rinnovati facciate. I clienti variano da giovani ad anziani, poiché qui non ci sono confini. La musica è deep house e disco nei giorni feriali. Jericho, Nick e Bruno del DJ resident danno vita a un mix di musica elettronica, house e techno durante il fine settimana. Aperto venerdì e sabato. La quota di iscrizione (venerdì 10€ / sab 15€) comprende un buono da 3€ utilizzabile al bar. Ospita occasionalmente serate ed eventi a tema regolari: controlla la loro pagina Facebook per i dettagli.

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