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 stormThe 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...