What are the love locks in Cinque Terre Italy?

What is this? Thousands of padlocks line every inch of available space along the chain link fences, railings and posts on the Via, a tradition which has developed over time by couples who flock to the path and seal their love in order to stay together forever.



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Since 1931, the Via dell'Amore has been the most iconic—and popular—hiking path in Italy's Cinque Terre. Etched into seaside cliffs, the trail connects Riomaggiore and Manarola, two of the five coastal villages that make up this UNESCO World Heritage-recognized area.

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10 more ways to say I love you in Italian
  1. Amore mio – my love.
  2. Cuore mio – my heart.
  3. Tesoro mio – my darling.
  4. Baciami! ...
  5. Sei tutto per me – you're everything to me.
  6. Ti penso ogni giorno – I think about you every day.
  7. Sei il grande amore della mia vita – You're the love of my life.
  8. Ti amerò sempre – I'll always love you.


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Thanks to a certain William Shakespeare, who chose to lay the scene for his play Romeo and Juliet in a certain fair town in the Veneto, Verona is considered Italy's “City of Love.” I interviewed local guide Sara Valitutto from Romeo & Juliet Guide (she works in partnership with her friend Virginia Conta).

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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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If you're planning a visit to Italy's Cinque Terre, it's a good idea to pack sensible hiking shoes. Tourists who walk the steep, hilly terrain that connects the five villages are prohibited from wearing flip-flops, sandals and pumps and could potentially face fines of up to €2500 ($2824) if they break the rules.

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Overall, it's one of the safer destinations to travel to. Cinque Terre is currently ranked #68 safest place for solo female travellers. Check full ranking.

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