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](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68752/louvre-paris-france.jpg)
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
![Sydney Opera House](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/03/sydney-opera-house-sydney-australia.jpg)
TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME, ITALY
![TREVI FOUNTAIN, ROME, ITALY](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68744/trevi-fountain-rome-italy.jpg)
THE GREAT MOSQUE OF MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA
![THE GREAT MOSQUE OF MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68746/the-great-mosque-of-mecca-mecca-saudi-arabia.jpg)
SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
![SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68750/south-beach-miami-united-states-of-america.jpg)
SAINT MARK’S SQUARE, VENICE, ITALY
![SAINT MARK'S SQUARE, VENICE, ITALY](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68749/san-marco-square-venice-italy.jpg)
TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
![Times Square](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68745/times-square-new-york-city-united-states-of-america.jpg)
SAFDARJUNG TOMB, NEW DELHI, INDIA
![SAFDARJUNG TOMB, NEW DELHI, INDIA](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68751/safdarjung-tomb-new-delhi-india.jpg)
THE COLOSSEUM, ROME, ITALY
![THE COLOSSEUM, ROME, ITALY](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/68747/the-colosseum-rome.jpg)
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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