A padlock attached to a bridge by a couple as a symbol of their commitment to each other.
‘we put our love lock on the bridge next to the Louvre’
‘In the few days since the new posts went up, dozens of new love locks have been sealed shut on Ponte Milvio, in a perfect world, forever.’
‘Last year hundreds of love locks mysteriously disappeared from one of Paris' best-known bridges, a week after city officials had declared them an eyesore.’
‘Venice has launched a crackdown on hundreds of "love locks" which starry-eyed visitors have attached to historic bridges on the Grand Canal.’
‘Love locks are also a feature of cities such as Turin, Bologna, Naples, Verona - the home of Romeo and Juliet - and Florence, where big clumps of them hang off the city's famous Ponte Vecchio.’
‘He and his partner first connected two love locks into place on the footbridge, following inspiration by similar sites seen on a trip to Europe.’
‘"The idea is to give couples the alternative of a selfie instead of a love lock and explain that they are weighing too heavily on Parisian bridges."’
‘"Love locks have taken such a hold on the 492-foot-long structure that last year several railings collapsed under the weight.’
‘"Three weeks ago we were in Russia, locked a love lock, and threw the key into the river, signifying its permanence."’
‘Tasos, who loves to travel, tries this gimmick where he invites her to attach a "love lock" to the gate.’
‘Dublin City Council acted quickly in January 2012, cutting off the love locks which had adorned the Ha'penny Bridge.’