Italy's Lovers' Arch Collapses into Sea After Violent Storm
A famous natural rock formation in Italy, known as the Lovers' Arch, has collapsed into the Adriatic Sea following a violent storm on Valentine's Day, losing a beloved landmark.
16 Feb, 09:48 — 16 Feb, 13:53
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Governor Decaro laments loss of Puglia's 'Arch of Love'
(ANSA) - MELENDUGNO, FEB 16 - Puglia Governor Antonio Decaro on Monday lamented the loss of the Arco dell'Amore (Arch of Love) coastal rock formation at Melendugno, near Lecce, which caved in at the weekend following days of torrential rain and storm surges. "We have lost one of our region's defining characteristics, an asset of symbolic value," Decaro said as he visited the site. "We have lost a major tourist attraction. "Unfortunately, natural processes are often accelerated by meteorological phenomena, such as the tail end of Cyclone Oriana, which hit southern Italy (last week) and is now moving towards the Balkans. "The commitment we must all make is to try to slow down these phenomena while preserving the coast. "This is a stretch of coast where construction work was done some years ago, but it was to no avail. "We will also try to help municipalities (with conservation projects) through the regional agencies because I realise that it is difficult for a municipality to plan and execute some projects that are particularly complex to implement and require numerous permits, even if it receives funding. "We can put the regional agencies at the disposal of the municipalities, because it is an organizational issue too". (ANSA). Read article...
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Read at source →Italy’s famous Lovers’ Arch collapses into the sea on Valentine’s Day
Rock structure which served as backdrop to countless proposals disappears into the Adriatic after violent storm The famous arch of the sea stacks at Sant’Andrea in Melendugno, Puglia, popularly known as Lovers’ Arch, collapsed on Valentine’s Day after violent storm surges and heavy rain swept across southern Italy. The rocky arch, one of the best-known natural landmarks on the Adriatic coast, got its name as it served as a backdrop for wedding proposals, selfies and postcards, and was one of the most recognisable symbols of the Salento, one of Italy’s most heavily visited tourist areas. Continue reading...
By Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo
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