Rome Empty at Easter

An empty Piazza Navona in Rome. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco /VOA)

An empty Piazza del Popolo seen with no people from above. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)

Police preside over an empty St. Peter's Square and Basilica. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)

A priest walking along Via della Conciliazione heading to the Vatican. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)

The only Romans to be seen are those walking their dogs. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)

The popular Spanish Steps and the Bernini fountain are deserted. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)

Buses still operate in Rome but no one is on them. (Photo: Sabina Castelfranco / VOA)