Odessa’s Love Bridge
Went for my run today along beautiful Primorskiy Bulvar here in Odessa. As I crossed the pedestrian bridge I noticed workers cutting and removing all the “love locks” that are attached to the iron bars of the bridge. The attachment of metal locks-some modern, some antique- are an informal tradition for couples who often scroll their names and dates of weddings and/or anniversaries on the locks.
This is one of the most beautiful and romantic areas in the historical center of the city. Nearby, are the famous Potemkin Steps.
While the workers removed the locks so they can give the bridge a fresh coat of badly needed paint, it would be a shame if the locks are discarded. That appears to be the case. One can only hope that couples return to the bridge, renew their vows, and replace the locks.
Tags: Anton Olff, bridge, locks, MBS Ltd., Odessa, painting, Potemkin Steps, Primorskiy Bulvar, renovation, romantic
