Dublin named second most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world

The annual list ranks cities based on factors like legal protections, equality ratings, Pride celebrations, and the strength of their local LGBTQ+ scene.
Dublin named second most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world

Eva Osborne

Dublin has been named the second most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world.

Big 7 Travel has released its 2025 list of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world in time for Pride Month.

On the list, Dublin comes second only to Lisbon, Portugal.

The top 10 LGTBQ+ friendly cities in the world are:

  • Lisbon, Portugal;
  • Dublin, Ireland;
  • Porto, Portugal;
  • London, UK;
  • Madrid, Spain;
  • Berlin, Germany;
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands;
  • San Francisco, USA;
  • Toronto, Canada;
  • Sydney, Australia.

Big 7 Travel said these cities represent some of the most inclusive places on the planet right now.

The annual list ranks cities based on factors like legal protections, equality ratings, Pride celebrations, and the strength of their local LGBTQ+ scene.

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