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Eiserner Steg iron bridge, Germany
Germany is famous for its romantic stories. The 144-year-old Eiserner Steg iron bridge spanning the Main River in Frankfurt is a popular spot for couples to attach padlocks – symbols of their love and commitment. The colorful love locks and their vibrant decorations make the bridge even more romantic. The Eiserner Steg love bridge has become a unique tourist attraction, drawing visitors to Germany.
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True to its reputation as the city of love, Rome was the first to have a bridge adorned with a variety of padlocks. Italian lovers believed that if they engraved their names on a padlock, then attached it to a lamppost on the Milvio Bridge – the oldest bridge in Rome – and threw the key into the Tevere River, nothing could ever separate their love.
Luzhkov Bridge, Moscow, Russia
On fine days, especially on weekends, this place welcomes many newlywed couples who come to perform a ceremony that isn't necessarily a Russian tradition. Still wearing their best wedding attire, the bride and groom, beaming with happiness, attach padlocks to metal poles planted along the bridge.
The padlock was inscribed with the couple's names and wedding date, and then the key was thrown into the river.
Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Italy)
The Ponte Vecchio bridge is not only a historical witness to Florence through its ups and downs, but also a witness to the love of couples.
Walking along the bridge, one cannot help but be surprised by the large number of padlocks inscribed with the names of two people and attached to many different places. It's not just couples from around the world who come here to hold hands and wish for happiness; many people who come alone also prepare a padlock and write the name of their secret crush, hoping one day to be together.
Pont des Arts Bridge, Paris
Since 2008, the Pont des Arts (Art Bridge) has become a popular spot for couples to attach padlocks and pledge their eternal love. This custom has existed for a long time in several European and Asian countries. However, the "padlock and throw" tradition on the Pont des Arts in Paris is particularly romantic. Due to its immense popularity, the number of padlocks attached to the bridge has gradually become overwhelming.
Overpass near the station, Taiwan
While Paris and Rome boast love lock bridges spanning tranquil rivers, Taiwan's love lock collection is found on a railway station overpass. Here, one can find countless types of locks, each paired together on a mesh net.
Couples here believe that the magnetic energy of the train will create a powerful attraction, making the locks inseparable and hoping that their everlasting love will become a reality.
Hohenzollern Bridge, Germany
The Hohenzollern Bridge, spanning the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany, has also become a romantic love lock bridge. Walking across the Hohenzollern Bridge, you'll see thousands of love locks attached to the railings of the pedestrian walkway. Hohenzollern has become a very meaningful and important place for couples to express their love through these locks.
