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Lovers' locks

There's a recent custom among young lovers. Fastening padlocks to a chain in a public place near water, like a bridge or a lake as a romantic symbol of solidity, which seals a promise of love made between two people. The ritual involves the couple locking the padlock to a lamppost or a chain, and then throwing the key into the water. There are places around Rome where thousands of locks are clustered together. But as you can see, in this romantic place, the practice has only just begun.








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