Locks of Love
You may have noticed the ‘love lock’ trend on a bridge of some kind near you; couples attach a ‘love lock’ or ‘love padlock’ to a gate, bridge or anything to symbolise the love and commitment shared between them.
The trend is said to have originated in the early 2000s in Rome, Italy by teenagers imitating a popular Italian book and film.
Top 10 places to leave a love lock or padlock.
- Tower Bridge, London, UK
- Ponte Milvio Bridge, Rome, Italy
- Pont de l’Archevêché Bridge and the Pont des Arts Bridge, Paris, France
- Huangshan, China
- Pécs, Hungary
- Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne, Germany
- Luzhkov Bridge, Moscow
- Puntan dos Amantes, Guam
- Mala Strana, Prague, Czech Republic
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Can’t make it to any of the listed locations then why not leave a virtual love lock – No travel necessary!
Becki Hooper
Becki is a seasoned home security specialist and the Marketing Manager at Keytek, one of the UK’s leading locksmith companies. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the locksmith and security industry, she offers trusted guidance on everything from upgrading to high-security locks to selecting the best home protection systems.
A graduate of Winchester University, Becki blends academic insight with practical expertise to empower homeowners with reliable, up-to-date security advice.
