![PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - MARCH 12: Tourist wearing face masks are seen at the Old Town Square on March 12, 2020 in Prague, Czech Republic. The government of the Czech Republic has declared a 30-day state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. Czech Ministry of Health confirmed several dozens cases of COVID -19 on March 12, 2020 in the Czech Republic. (Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QDARW77GAEASIXYLZBDGH3ICZM.jpg?smart=true&auth=9430d251833512be7d703ff6840b904f95a20db783cbafcb08dbcee8bd343f9f&width=400&height=225)
Prague says it has become too reliant on tourism. Getty Images
Prague says it has become too reliant on tourism. Getty Images
Europe looks beyond mass tourism: Amsterdam aims to restore identity as Prague seeks cultured visitors
City leaders say pandemic exposed over-reliance on tourism