Pincian Terrace
Terrazza del Pincio
Rome Italy
2016

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The Pincian Hill’s beautiful sights, huge parks and famous rooftop terrace make it one of the most peaceful and interesting places to visit in Rome. These features over time have been repeated in many Italian cities, taking example from one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Rome.

The Pincian Hill, known as the “Hill of the Gardens”, has been made famous for its villas, gardens and a terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo, offering spectacular sunset views. In ancient Rome this hill housed the families of Roman nobility, and with a stellar view from the top, it is easy to understand why.

The gesture was meant to symbolize the couple eternally locking their hearts together. It took off and clusters of padlocks can be found near other landmarks in other Italian cities.

Visitors to Italy may have seen “lucchetti d'amore” (love locks) placed on bridges and lampposts in cities such as Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin. The locks, meant to symbolize eternal love, are placed on the bridges by couples, who then toss the key into the water below.