Rome's oldest bridge, the Ponte Milvio, has taken on an all-new tradition some Romans are considering the most romantic routine since coin-tossing at the Trevi Fountain, while others are calling it vandalism. Hundreds of padlocks locked to the bridge - the keys tossed into the Tiber symbolizing everlasting love - have brought about a debate between the power of Italian-style romance and the protection of its historical sites. It's an argument that could only happen in Italy, but one that fires up the imagination in more ways than one. (You can add your own "cyber lock" and avoid the controversy altogether here.)
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When I was in Florence a couple yrs ago I saw this same concept on the main touristy bridge (the one with all of the jewelry/gold shops, the name escapes me)
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