Over the years, a tradition developed whereby lovers would bring
a padlock to this gorgeous stretch of seaside on the Italian Riviera
and bolt the lock to one of the mesh fences.
Locks near Riomaggiore on the Italian Riviera
Travellers that hike the Cinque Terre trail between Manarola and
Riomaggiore are sure to see them.
The name of this trail is appropriately named "Love's Trail"
(Via dell'Amore).