Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris
• Million proofs of love removed from the Pont des Arts in Paris
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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.
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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.
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The total weight of "proof of love" on the railing of the bridge has exceeded the critical mass of 45 tons.
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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.
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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.
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For security reasons, the Paris authorities decided to remove all the "proof of love" with the famous bridge, Pont des Arts.
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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.
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Because of the dismantling padlocks, one of the most famous bridges over the Seine will be closed all week.
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To remove the "symbol of love" need a small crane and a truck.
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The Deputy Mayor also said that the authorities will deal with new attempts to hang on the bridge locks.
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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.
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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.