Malta's Beautiful Tourist Spot, Azure Window, Collapsed Into The Sea

Heartbreaking!

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9 March 2017

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One of Malta's most famous tourist attractions has collapsed into the sea after being hit by heavy storms.

Geologists had warned that arched cliff structure on the north-western coast of the small island of Gozo would eventually erode, but no one expected it to happen so soon. Visitors were banned from walking on the structure or sailing underneath it.

Malta's Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, broke the news on twitter.

I have just been informed that the beautiful Tieqa tad-Dwejra in #Gozo has collapsed. Updates soon.

— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) March 8, 2017

Reports commissioned over the years indicated that this landmark would be hard hit by unavoidable natural corrosion. That sad day arrived.

— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) March 8, 2017

The site now looks unrecognisable.

The site from where one could admire it-Tieqa tad-Dwejra. Heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/S4XV6MyKRu

— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) March 8, 2017

The Azure Window has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including the very popular Game of Thrones.

image credit: HBO

Media outlets and people all over the world are mourning the loss of one of nature's finest marvels.

It is a very sad day for Malta. The iconic Azure Window collapsed this morning, succumbing to the forces of nature and the passage of time. pic.twitter.com/ovc8Yj9gWH

— VisitMalta (@VisitMalta) March 8, 2017