As in every country (throughout
history), Turkey has gay and lesbian communities
that make their contributions to the
richness and variety of Turkish society.
Also, as in many countries
and societies throughout history,
legal restrictions may
limit the freedom of people to express
their preferences and personalities,
so discretion may
be a virtue for gay and lesbian visitors.
Being straight as a minaret, I have
no personal experience with the gay
scene in Turkey, but Turkey's
first and only gay travel agency is:
