Amsterdam's deserted Central Station. The transport hub is usually teeming with commuters and tourists, the latter in particular as the warmer weather sets in for the Easter break.

The pigeons on Dam Square probably can't believe their luck. On the other hand, they'll have to make do without the scraps of food discarded by tourists.

The empty streets and canals unlock Amsterdam's beauty and tranquility and offer locals the opportunity to see their city in a different light.

The Bulldog coffee shop normally does brisk business. When the lockdown measures were announced, many customers decided to get their priorities right and lined up in their dozens outside coffee shops to stock up on their supplies before the shops closed.

It's, er, curtains for the time being for Amsterdam's infamous Red Light district.

Supermarkets and shops in Amsterdam have devised their own measures to conform with the government's strict health and safety guidelines during the coronavirus lockdown.