Maurizio Cisternino
Maurizio Cisternino is the mayor of Melendugno, a town in the Salento region of Italy. Recently, he gained attention following the collapse of the iconic Arco degli Innamorati (Arch of Lovers) at the Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea, a natural landmark of great significance to the local community. Cisternino expressed deep sorrow over the loss, calling it a 'hit to the heart' for the region, especially as it occurred on Valentine's Day. He has urged for immediate action to address coastal erosion and to protect the area's natural heritage.
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Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of the nearby town of Melendugno, described the collapse as a 'very hard blow' for the area after days of heavy rain.
'Lovers' Arch' in Italy collapses on Valentine's Day after bad weather
United States· 2026-02-17
Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of Melendugno, described the collapse as a 'devastating blow' to one of Italy's most famous tourist attractions.
Index - Külföld - Valentin-napon omlott össze a Szerelmesek íve Dél-Olaszországban
Hungary· 2026-02-17
Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of Melendugno, expressed concern over the rapid change in the landscape due to the collapse of the Arco dos Namorados.
O famoso “arco do amor” de Itália desabou no Dia dos Namorados | Alterações climáticas
Portugal· 2026-02-16Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of Melendugno, described the collapse as a 'very hard blow' to the area's image and tourism.
קשת האוהבים קרסה ביום האהבה
Israel· 2026-02-16Maurizio Cisternino, mayor of the town of Melendugno, described the collapse of the arch as a devastating blow to the image of Salento and to tourism.
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s DayUnited States· 2026-02-16
Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of Melendugno, expressed that the collapse of the Lovers' Arch is a devastating blow to the heart.
Italy’s famous Lovers’ Arch collapses into the sea on Valentine’s Day | Italy
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Maurizio Cisternino, the mayor of Melendugno, expressed deep concern over the collapse of the iconic natural arch.
Faraglioni di Sant'Andrea, si sbriciola l'arco degli innamorati Cancellato uno dei luoghi simbolo del Salento
Italy· 2026-02-16
