A proposal hotspot on Puglia’s Adriatic coast has vanished, leaving locals stunned and a cliff face broken in two.

A popular rock structure in Italy known as the “Lovers’ Arch” collapsed on Valentine’s Day following days of poor weather.

Italy’s famed “Lovers’ Arch,” a natural rock formation that has long symbolized romance along the Adriatic coast, collapsed ...

Sad news from Italy. In a dramatic moment on Valentine’s Day 2026, Italy’s iconic Lovers’ Arch collapsed into the waters of ...

Italy's "Lovers' Arch" collapses on Valentine's Day after severe weather, impacting tourism and romantic traditions along the ...

The natural arch had been a beloved backdrop for countless wedding proposals.

Italy’s iconic 'Lovers’ Arch' in Salento collapsed during powerful Valentine’s Day storms, dealing a major blow to Puglia’s tourism and erasing a centuries-old romantic landmark.

Italy's famous 'Lovers' Arch' collapses on Valentine's Day after heavy rains ...

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A dramatic stretch of Italy’s Adriatic coastline lost one of its most iconic landmarks on Valentine’s Day, as the famed ...

The fragile coastline had been battered by days of heavy rain, strong winds ‌and rough seas, according to the local mayor, who said "nature has taken back what it created".