Yes, I am well behind on the news, but I have to report this sad loss of a famous and romantic geological feature.
Italy's famous 'love arch' collapses on Valentine's Day as storm lashes the country
Supposedly, if lovers kissed under the arch, they would be in love forever. Well, maybe love lasts, but coastal landmarks are subject to the forces of wind and wave, and have a finite existence.
The arch, called the Torre Sant'Andrea, was located on the coast of Puglia, locatable as the heel of the boot of Italy. Here's a 'before' picture:
And what's left:
Rainbow Bridge still exists, though. It should last a bit longer.
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