Almost 5 years since Azure Window collapsed

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Almost 5 years since Azure Window collapsed

The Azure Window

The Azure Window collapsed nearly 5 years ago. It was the 8th of March of 2017, when stormy weather took away this Natural Wonder. It was one of the most visited attractions on the Maltese islands. The loss of the Azure Window was a worldwide news. The Window was created by natural erosion, and the same natural erosion destroyed it.
In the past years, a street in San Lawrence, Gozo was named for the Azure Window – “Triq it-Tieqa tad-Dwejra”.

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What and where was the Azure Window?

The Azure Window, also known as the Dwejra Window, was a natural arch connected to the mainland. This window consisted of a pillar rising from the sea, joined to the mainland by very big horizontal slab. It was made of limestone, which is a very popular sedimentary rock in the Maltese Islands.

The Azure Window was in Dwejra, Gozo which is very close to the small village of San Lawrenz. This area of Dwejra has other attractions such as the “Inland Sea” and the “Ġebla tal-Ġeneral” (also know as the “Fungus Rock”.
The “Inland Sea” is thought to be sink hole, one of the four sink holes in the area. There are myths that state that plants found on the “Fungus rock” were used as medication.

Deterioration of the Window

It is estimated, that the cave turned into a Window in the 19th century. As time flew by, the Window continued to grow larger due to stones falling from the arch. It was understandable that one day the Window would collapse, but not so quickly.

Studies on the Windows were carried out in the 21st century. It resulted that the Window was stable and that it would survive for more years. However, stones continued to fall from the arch. Signs were put to stop people from going on top of the arch. Also, it was advised that boats should not pass under the arch of this window.

It is believed that the Window collapsed around 9.40am of the 8th March 2017. As there are more attractions in the area, Dwejra is still visited by locals and tourists.

The Window and media appearance

The Azure Window featured in a number of films and series due to its originality. These include Clash of the Titans, The Count of Monte Cristo, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, The Odyssey, Game of Thrones.
It was also used for Hugo Boss advert where David Colturi jumps from the Window.

Are there other Windows in Gozo?

The answer is YES.
The most popular is Wield il-Mielah Window (see below). It is located near the small town of Gharb. It became more popular after the collapse of the Azure Window.
Another one is the Ghar Qawqla. However, this one collapsed in the mid-20th century. This was located in Marsalforn. Nowadays, the remaining island which is some 5 metres high is used for adventurous divers.

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Other links

Links of Videos of Gozo

Early morning in Marsalforn, Gozo – beautiful sunrise
Wied il-Għasri, Gozo
Walking the Għar Qawqla coast in Gozo
Cittadella, Gozo
Blue Hole, Dwejra, Gozo
Amazing sunrise in Marsalforn and Qbajjar, Gozo, Malta
Dwejra Inland Sea, Gozo, Malta
Xatt L-Aħmar, Gozo, Malta – Swimming with jellyfish (Mauve stinger and Fried Egg Jellyfish)
Xwejni bay and fortification, Gozo, Malta
Gozo Salt Pans
Ta’ Pinu National Shrine – Gozo, Malta
Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Malta
MV Nikolaos – Gozo Ferry
Snorkeling in Xwejni Bay and Qbajjar Bay, Gozo
Ċittadella by night, Gozo – The Citadel
Wied il-Għasri, Gozo
Mġarr harbour as seen from the ferry. Gozo.

Links of Videos of Malta Part 1

Links of Videos of Malta Part 2

Għar Lapsi – relaxing and beautiful sunset in October
Slugs Bay, Malta (Daħlet ix-Xilep in Maltese)
December Saturday morning in Valletta during COVID19 pandemic
Iconic places in Malta and Gozo
🌺 🌼 San Anton gardens, Malta 🌼 🌺
Sunsets as seen from Siġġiewi, Malta
🌧️ ☔ Malta – Before the first rain in September 2020 🌧️ ☔
Another Blue Lagoon – secluded beach in Malta
Sunset at St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
Dingli Cliffs – Rdum ta’ l-Iħfar and Rdum tal-Qaws
Għar Lapsi – restaurants, park, boathouses, police station and reverse osmosis.
The sea at Ghar Lapsi, Malta on 30 May 2020
Exploring iż-Żurrieq by day – Iż-Żurrieq, Malta
Sea waves at Ghar Lapsi, Malta
Exploring Siġġiewi by day – Siġġiewi, Malta
Rabat, Malta – A quick visit to Rabat
Buskett Gardens, Malta (no music in the first part of the video).
Off the beaten path from Dingli Cliffs to Fawwara, Malta
Sea Cave at Xaqqa Valley, Malta
Good Friday Haz-Zebbug 2015 – Gimgha l-Kbira Haz-Zebbug 2015
If you could see this Virus, would you still go out?? – Malta
Blue Grotto and Wied iz-Zurrieq Malta
Good Friday Haz-Zebbug 2014 – Gimgha l-Kbira Haz-Zebbug 2014
2013 Good Friday Procession LUQA – Ġimgħa l-Kbira Ħal Luqa

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