Nothing better represents unbreakable love than the display of locks on the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy. Enamored lovers have affixed padlocks to the railings of the famous bridge to symbolize the strength of the bonds that unite them for over a decade.
Though it is uncertain as to how this became tradition, many attribute the presence of the "luchhetti d'amore" to the mid 20th century, when soldiers in Italy would attach their wardrobe padlocks to the bridge. The romantic origins of this practice remain a mystery.
Today, couples scribble their names and the date of their trip to Florence on their locks and then throw the keys into the river, representative of the pairs' unwavering connection. Though the government has tried to intervene (complaining about aesthetic concerns), lovers still flock to the bridge to permanently make their romantic affairs a part of history.
This is one of the coolest things I've ever heard! I had no idea this existed- I will definitely be visiting and will hopefully be placing my own lock on the bridge :)
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