Giardini Margherita

Giardini Margherita, Bologna’s biggest park just south of the old city walls, has long been a go‑to spot for discreet nighttime encounters. The 70‑hectare green space is the city’s most visited public park, and for decades gay guides have noted it as the default outdoor meeting place after dark. Same‑sex relations are legal in Italy, and consensual cruising isn’t a crime, but any sexual act in public can be charged as *atti osceni*. The park is regularly patrolled, so the risk is real. GayOut deliberately leaves out exact meeting points, times or routes for outdoor spots. If you’re looking to meet men, the cruising bars, saunas and dating apps listed on the site are far safer bets. Treat this entry as background information only. Stick to the same precautions you’d use in any park after sunset, and leave valuables at home.