Crossing over Ponte Vecchio, which is a bridge over the Arno River in Florence, we stumbled upon an unusual sight. These roadblocks, placed next to the bridge, were completely covered in small padlocks - each bearing the names of a couple on one side, with the date of their visit on the other side. Neither of us being familiar with the locks, I took a few photos and decided to look it up once home. Here are the photos:
It turns out that this bridge in Florence is a very popular spot for couples to visit when passing through Florence. No one seems to know how the tradition began, but it is thought to be good luck for a couple to personalize their lock, attach it to a structure on the bridge, and throw the keys over the bridge into the river. This is said to "Lock in" the couple's love and bring them luck for the future.
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