Kendra Brea Cooper
The love locks are a worldwide phenomenon. They fit perfectly as a symbol of love, when we cannot put it into words. The locks are unique, with personal touches from photos to carvings, while the purpose of the lock always remains the same; to close for good. They are also fragile like relationships, often removed by outside sources, or they come down because everything is temporary. Finding the right spot to place your love lock is key to any romantic trip.
Recently, the Pont des Arts in Paris partially collapsed because of the love-locks. This will certainly lead to a lock re-direction. Just any fence will not do, it has to be a bridge over water where the key would be lost forever, and settled in the history of this beautiful city.
If you prefer a more organized and less graffiti-like version of love locking, the Bell Tower in Perth, Australia, offers an engraved lock and a permanent spot for a fee. These locks will likely not be taken down by authorities, and you can be sure it will be there when you go back.
Being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it's no surprise that Prague would have places for love locking. The locks are located near Charles Bridge, over the canal. They provide lovers with a way (if they're not taken down) to display their love half way across the world, and symbolically stay there forever.
Located high in the sky, the Seoul love locks sit at the top of the N Seoul Tower. The locks provide a small glimpse into the lovers experience, with photos, personal messages, and engravings.
Like the other cities, Amsterdam has many places you can attach a love lock. The 'Kloveniersburgwal' canal could be your place to start for the grand, mini romantic gesture.
The Ponte dell'Accademia in Venice, Italy, is the place for locking up love while the authorities aren't watching. The Venice authorities have been trying to reduce the locking, but love prevails with a rebellious lock n' run.
The Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne is covered in locks of love. The bridge itself is nothing spectacular, but the locks provide hundreds of stories of love and connection. It's like romantic graffiti.
There's a love lock collection on Somerset street bridge in Ottawa. The bridge provides a gorgeous view when the sun goes down on the little locks. There's a sparkle that no paint could provide
On the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, love is locked up even though there's a high possibility the lock will be removed. The importance exists in the moment and not in the temporary promise of any bridge.
Moscow has a trees for a colourful love-lock garden. The trees "grow" as lovers add locks like leaves that will never fall.
Pop culture and all that ideology sitting in the blind spot. Also crafts.
