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Malta's Iconic Azure Window Collapses Into The Sea As Country Left

Malta's Iconic Azure Window Collapses Into The Sea As Country Left 'Heartbroken' By Game Of Thrones Landmark The limestone arch, popular with tourists and divers, featured in Series one, episode one of Game of Thrones The people of Malta are 'heartbroken' after news their iconic Azure Window has collapsed into the sea. Arching over the blue seas and popular with tourists and divers, the landmark crumbled as the country was hit by stormy weather. The popular limestone arch was featured on the first episode of the HBO series Game of Thrones and several films. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat described the arched rock structure's fall into the sea as a "heartbreaking event" today. The Azure Window on the north-western coast of the small island of Gozo had featured in countless Malta tourism brochures. Geologists had long warned that the structure was eroding fast and the authorities had banned visitors from walking on top of it. Officials had recently introduced signs and even a fine to stop people from walking across it, although these warnings were often ignored. Gutted that the "Azure Window" on Gozo in Malta has collapsed in a storm. So glad to have seen it in September '16 #malta #AzureWindow pic.twitter.com/t0ExmtL74f — Jonnie Atha (@Jonathan_Atha) March 8, 2017 Gozo resident Roger Chessell went to the coastline in the morning to take pictures. "There was a big raging sea beneath the Azure Window," he told the Times of Malta newspaper. "Suddenly, the arch collapsed into the sea with a loud whoomph, throwing up a huge spray." Prime Minister Muscat said in a Tweet that the famous Mediterranean landmark had always faced destruction because of natural corrosion. "That sad day has arrived," he wrote. Others took to Twitter to express their sadness and sense of loss, sharing photos they'd previously taken of the landmark. Khaleesi, part of your home is gone! :( #RIP #AzureWindow @GameOfThrones @emiliaclarke pic.twitter.com/nqO7TN5D26 — Ryan Paul Abela (@RyanPaulAbela) March 8, 2017 Bye Bye Tieqa. The best shot I ever took of the iconic landscape. Always wanted to give it another shot :( #Dwejra #AzureWindow #Malta pic.twitter.com/UvOFGpPm5m — Alan Grech (@Alan_Grech) March 8, 2017 Lady of Awesome wrote on Twitter : "The Azure Window of Gozo, Malta has collapsed and is gone forever, and it's breaking my heart. " Melissa O'Grady said: "Blown away by the news the Azure Window in Malta is now destroyed. Glad I was able to see it 6 months ago # azurewindow." PythonSelkan added: "Sad to see it go! Our beautiful Azure Window in Gozo - featured in Game of Thrones - has collapsed." http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-ne...