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COVID-19 Coronavirus Leaves World Monuments Deserted And The Images Couldn’t Be More Haunting

Once-bustling tourist hotspots are now eerily empty
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As the devastating COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic sweeps the world, historical world monuments have been left deserted. While people are forced indoors to self-isolate, and governments implement mandatory city lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread of the disease, once-bustling tourist spots now stand empty.

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And, the photographs of these previously-packed tourist hotspots couldn’t be more haunting…

THE LOUVRE, PARIS, FRANCE

The Louvre

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Sydney Opera House

TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME, ITALY

TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME, ITALY

THE GREAT MOSQUE OF MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA

THE GREAT MOSQUE OF MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA

SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

SAINT MARK’S SQUARE, VENICE, ITALY

SAINT MARK'S SQUARE, VENICE, ITALY

TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Times Square

SAFDARJUNG TOMB, NEW DELHI, INDIA

SAFDARJUNG TOMB, NEW DELHI, INDIA

THE COLOSSEUM, ROME, ITALY

THE COLOSSEUM, ROME, ITALY

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As the devastating COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic sweeps the world, historical world monuments have been left deserted. While people are forced indoors to self-isolate, and governments implement mandatory city lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread of the disease, once-bustling tourist spots now stand empty.

WATCH BELOW: The Queen Relocates To Windsor Castle To Self-Isolate Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As the devastating COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic sweeps the world, historical world monuments have been left deserted. While people are forced indoors to self-isolate, and governments implement mandatory city lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread of the disease, once-bustling tourist spots now stand empty.

WATCH BELOW: The Queen Relocates To Windsor Castle To Self-Isolate Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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