Talfer River meanders through the lush Alps of
the South Tyrol region of Italy. In the charming town of Bolzano, Talfer Bridge
crosses the Talfer River. As many bridges in Europe, this one has become the
testament to the Love Locks.
What are the Love Locks or Padlocks about? As the
name suggests, the sweethearts lock padlocks to a bridge symbolizing their love.
Typically the sweethearts’ names or initials are inscribed on the padlock, and
its key is thrown away to symbolize unbreakable love. Since the 2000s, love
locks have proliferated at an increasing number of locations worldwide. They
are often treated by municipal authorities as litter or vandalism, and there is
some cost to their removal.
