Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

• Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Pont des Arts and Pont des Arts - is the most famous place of lovers in Paris. Lovers from all over the world come there to hang on the railing of the bridge proof and symbol of love - the padlock. Unfortunately, June 1, operating under the decision of the city authorities removed the 45-ton "proof of love" of millions of hearts.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

The reason why the lovers padlocks with Bridge Art have been removed, you can even call it romantic - the bridge could not resist such a strong love.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

The total weight of "proof of love" on the railing of the bridge has exceeded the critical mass of 45 tons.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Too much weight can cause damage to the bridge structure. Last year, one of the barriers could not stand the severity of castles and crashed into the water.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

padlocks on Pont des Arts began to hang up since 2008. According to rough estimates of experts, in total there could hang around a million locks.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

For security reasons, the Paris authorities decided to remove all the "proof of love" with the famous bridge, Pont des Arts.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

And also because the padlocks are not combined with the aesthetics of the bridge of the XIX century - so in his statement, explained Deputy Mayor Bruno Zhulyar.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Because of the dismantling padlocks, one of the most famous bridges over the Seine will be closed all week.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

To remove the "symbol of love" need a small crane and a truck.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

The Deputy Mayor also said that the authorities will deal with new attempts to hang on the bridge locks.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Alas, the "proof of love" of millions of hearts will be handed over to scrap. However, the authorities have promised that recycled metal will be used in a humanitarian project.

Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris

Now, Paris Pont des Arts will look quite normal.

The last pair that managed to hang a lock of love on the Pont des Arts, the couple were from Poland - Dominica and Bartek.