San Lawrenz facts for kids
San Lawrenz is a small, charming town on the island of Gozo. Gozo is part of the country of Malta. This town is home to about 748 people, based on numbers from March 2014. It's famous for its beautiful natural spots. These include Fungus Rock and the former Azure Window landmark. The Azure Window was a natural arch that sadly collapsed in 2017.
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Discover San Lawrenz
San Lawrenz is located on the western side of Gozo. It is one of the quietest and most traditional towns on the island. The town is named after Saint Lawrence. He is the patron saint of the area. Life here moves at a slower pace. This makes it a peaceful place to visit or live.
Gozo and Malta
Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. It is south of Sicily, Italy. The country of Malta is made up of several islands. The three main islands are Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Gozo is the second largest island. It is known for its green hills and beautiful coastline. San Lawrenz is a great example of Gozo's natural beauty.
Famous Natural Wonders
San Lawrenz is very close to some amazing natural landmarks. These spots are popular with both locals and tourists. They show the incredible power of nature.
Fungus Rock
One of the most interesting places near San Lawrenz is Fungus Rock. It is also known as Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral. This means "The General's Rock" in Maltese. It is a large, dark limestone rock. It stands at the entrance to a round lagoon called Dwejra Bay.
For a long time, people believed a special plant grew on this rock. They thought it had amazing healing powers. This plant was called the Malta Fungus. Only the Knights of Malta were allowed to collect it. They even built a special basket and rope system to get to the rock. Today, we know the "fungus" was actually a flowering plant. It is called Cynomorium coccineum.
The Azure Window
Another famous landmark was the Azure Window. It was a huge natural arch made of limestone. It stood proudly over the sea near Dwejra Bay. The arch was a popular spot for diving and sightseeing. It was also featured in many movies and TV shows.
Sadly, the Azure Window collapsed on March 8, 2017. This happened during a strong storm. The collapse was a big loss for Malta. Even though it's gone, the area around it is still beautiful. It remains a popular spot for its clear waters and unique rock formations.
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Coast of San Lawrenz with the Dwejra Tower in the back.
See also
In Spanish: San Lawrenz para niños
