The love lock, also known as a love padlock, is a special kind of lock that couples attach to public structures like bridges to show their love. They lock the padlock and then throw away the key, usually into a river, to show that their love is strong and unbreakable.
Love locks have become really popular in the last 20 years. But sometimes, authorities see them as a problem, like litter or even vandalism. This is because they can cause damage and cost a lot to remove.
List of Love Locks Bridges In The World
Pont des Arts Bridge
One famous place for love locks is the Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris, France. It’s on a river called the Seine. People have put so many locks on this bridge that they weigh about 93 metric tons! In 2014 and 2015, parts of the bridge even broke because of all the locks, and Paris had to take them off.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Another famous spot is the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany. Love locks started appearing here in 2009.
N Seoul Tower
In Seoul, South Korea, there’s a tower called N Seoul Tower. On its terraces, there are special “love trees” where people put locks. These trees are designed to hold a lot of weight. They also made a place to put the keys so they don’t get thrown away. The regular fences were changed to glass so people can’t put locks on them.
Vodootvodny Canal
In Moscow, Russia, there’s a bridge over the Vodootvodny Canal. It also has a “love tree” with locks on it. This is just one of many similar trees.
Mount Huang
In China, on Mount Huang, couples put locks on the fences. They lock them and throw the key down into the valleys.
Ljubavi
In Serbia, there’s a place called Most Ljubavi, or “Bridge of Love.” It’s a special bridge among 15 in a town called Vrnjačka Banja.
| Bridge Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Pont des Arts Bridge | Paris, France |
| Hohenzollern Bridge | Cologne, Germany |
| N Seoul Tower | Seoul, South Korea |
| Vodootvodny Canal Bridge | Moscow, Russia |
| Mount Huang | China |
| Most Ljubavi Bridge | Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia |
| Malá Strana Bridge | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Ponte Milvio Bridge | Rome, Italy |
| Butchers’ Bridge | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Brooklyn Bridge | NYC, United States |
Malá Strana
Even in Prague, Czech Republic, people have put love locks on a bridge in the Malá Strana district.
Ponte Milvio Bridge
In Italy, it all started on the Ponte Milvio Bridge in Rome. People got the idea from a book and started putting locks there.
Butchers’ Bridge
In Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Butchers’ Bridge started getting love locks in 2010. It’s a bridge over the Ljubljanica River.
Brooklyn Bridge
Lastly, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City had many love locks, but they’re being taken off now because of safety worries.
All around the world, love locks have become a way for people to show their love, even though they sometimes cause problems.
