1. San Francisco, USA and Berlin, Germany – 26 points
It is not at all surprising that San Francisco and Berlin both got the top spot on the list of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. After all, San Francisco is America’s gay capital and Berlin is the gay capital of Europe. That’s pretty hard to contest.
San Francisco’s LGBTQ community is one of the world’s largest, most active, and played one of the most important roles in the history of LGBT rights movements. The gay community makes up 15% of San Francisco’s population and the city is a top destination for gays and lesbians from across the world thanks to its multitude of social and nightlife offerings for the LGBTQ members.
Berlin, like San Francisco, is a Mecca for gays around the world. It leads Europe – and probably the world – in gay acceptance and openness. Gays and lesbians in the city live amongst the rest of the population without fear of discrimination or persecution as they are largely protected by the laws and accepted – thank you very much. Berlin has its own gay museum and gay memorial, is the site of the Lesbian and Gay City Festival – an annual street party and the largest of its kind in Europe. Social life, nightlife, and cultural life for gays are taken care of by its array of inclusive establishments.
There you go – the most gay-friendly cities in the world! These are the cities that are leading the way for LGBTQ rights and equality. Which of these cities are you yearning to visit?
