Coronavirus: Startling photos show impact of outbreak on major landmarks worldwide

Coronavirus fears have placed entire countries in lockdown, turned major cities into ghost towns and closed countless popular attractions.

San Marco Square in Venice was pictured completely empty as a result of unprecedented measures imposed by the Italian government.

Just a few short weeks ago - on 16 February - the square was buzzing with partygoers enjoying Venice Carnival 2020, which was cut short due to the outbreak.

In downtown Rome, the often-busy Campo de' Fiori was almost empty as Italy's prime minister ramped up measures against the virus on Monday, locking down the whole country.

People are now only permitted to travel for work or family emergencies.

Islam's holiest shrine at the holy city of Mecca has been stripped of worshippers after Saudi Arabian authorities suspended umrah, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.

The shrine is usually packed with worshippers.

Among the many attractions around the world impacted by the outbreak is Tokyo's oldest temple, the Sensoji temple.

In busier times, visitors from all over Japan and the world flock to the temple.

Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama Chinatown has become a ghost town as shoppers opt to stay inside.

It has the largest Chinese community in Japan - and in January, thousands gathered in to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Countless football grounds around the world have postponed or cancelled matches because of the outbreak - and one of them is the Borussia-Park football stadium in Mönchengladbach, Germany.

A major derby scheduled for 11 March is going to be held behind closed doors amid fears that large gatherings could catalyse the spread of the virus.

Hong Kong International Airport has also faced a huge decline in travellers.

Its economy has been hit twice as hard as other countries - having also endured months of violent protests in the city.