13. Azure Window, Malta
The Azure Window, also known as the Dwejra Window, is a 28-metre (92 ft) high natural arch on the island of Gozo in Malta. It was one of the island's major tourist attractions until it collapsed during stormy weather on 8 March 2017. The arch, along with other natural features in the area, has appeared in several international films and media productions. The rock formation, consisting of a pillar rising from the sea connected to the cliff by a horizontal slab, was created by the collapse of a sea cave, probably in the 19th century. The final collapse followed a century of natural erosion, during which large sections of the limestone arch broke off and fell into the sea. Many tourists visit the site and enjoy exciting water sports such as scuba diving, swimming, and boating around the arch.
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