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The Butchers’ Bridge is a footbridge crossing the river Ljubljanica in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The bridge was opened in 2010 and an interesting thing about it is that it has glass walking belts at the sides.
It is also a place where lovers symbolically padlock their love. This practice is often criticized because the countless metal padlocks add weight to the bridge that might be dangerous. What do you think about it? Do you find it romantic or dangerous? Have you ever symbolically locked a padlock on a bridge?
For more memories from Ljubljana, check out this post.
See Ileana’s challenge here.
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Have you ever symbolically locked a padlock on a bridge?
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Yes
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No
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Never done that, may not do it if an opportunity arises. Love is love only when it is set free, not when it is locked and bound.
That’s a very interesting perspective. I don’t mind the symbolic act but not every place is right for that.
I see you have also visited our capital. My locks are certainly not on this bridge 😊
A wonderful place! I have never put such a love lock.
But you really know Ljubljana very well, dear Ellie ….. this bridge is really full of locks, only mine is not there
I only spent a few hours there but I liked the city a lot. Mine isn’t there either, haha.
You have to come back once, dear friend
I hope so too one day.
I have never locked a padlock. I do not believe in such things. There are other values about love that can keep it.
I agree with you, there are many ways to express love.
I think it is a great expression of love. Had no idea it causes the bridges to collapse. Maybe they could reinforce the bridge.
There should be some places that are specifically for people to put such locks, but in my opinion, it doesn’t look good on historic monuments and it can be dangerous on bridges.
I have to agree with you. There has to be another spot for those wanting to do this.
Love cannot be kept with a locked padlock.I am on the side of those who believe that this practice can become dangerous for the safety of the bridge.
I agree with you! I think part of a bridge in Paris has already collapsed because of the lovelocks.
Love is the expression of connection so the padlock makes sense. Love is a bridge between two people so in my book that is perfect.
the weight couldn’t be that much.
Put this way, this is a beautiful symbolism. I am not a big fan of such public expression of love though. I suppose it’s mostly part of the travelling experience than an actual expression of love.
Part of a bridge in Paris already collapsed because of the love locks, if I remember correctly. Now in some cities there are separate grids just for padlocks so people don’t put them on bridges.
i did not know about the bridge in Paris, that of course changes everything…
No one can stop lovers doing what they think is a symbol of love.
You put it nicely! I suppose it’s mostly part of the travelling experience than an actual expression of love.
Beautiful area. The padlocks are OK but there is so many of them that before too long, a short person or a child will not be able to see the limpid water unless being off the bridge. And as you mentioned the extra weight might warp the sides and eventually break them… Still the area around that bridge seems stunning and almost medieval looking…
Ljubljana is a beautiful city. I spent only a few hours there but it was enough to fall in love with it.
I am not a big fan of such public expression of love. I suppose it’s mostly part of the travelling experience than an actual expression of love though.
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