PHOTOS: Eerily Empty Public Spaces Worldwide

While some of us prefer wide open spaces with lots of room to move around, there are others who thrive on the bustling activity in public spaces. With the COVID-19 pandemic now a global situation, these spaces -- some iconic, some not -- are now currently void of most human activity.

Photos showing these now quiet, even serene streets, squares and attractions can have a chilling impact on a society already on edge.