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In pictures: European cities shiver in Siberian snow blast

Reuters A man runs during heavy snowfall in front of the Colosseum in RomeReuters
The rare snowfall in Rome did not stop this man from running next to the Colosseum. Freezing temperatures are expected to continue for a few days.
AFP Tourists visit the Arch of Constantine during a snowfall in RomeAFP
Tourists still visited the nearby Arch of Constantine. But not everyone was having fun as transport was disrupted and schools were closed.
Reuters People walk during a heavy snowfall at the Circus Maximus in RomeReuters
People enjoyed themselves at Rome's Circus Maximus. But train stations are now serving as emergency shelters for the homeless.
Reuters St Peter's Basilica is seen in the background as people enjoy the snow at the Circus Maximus in RomeReuters
St Peter's Basilica is seen in the background as people gather at the Circus Maximus
Reuters A young priest throws a snowball in St Peter's Square, VaticanReuters
A young priest plays in the snow in St Peter's Square. Chill winds from Siberia have put much of Europe in a deep freeze.
Reuters Ice is pictured on a barrier and a tree during a windy winter day near Lake Geneva, Switzerland.Reuters
Freezing conditions created weird ice formations near Lake Geneva.
AFP A thick blanket of snow lies on cars at a used car dealer in Rehna, GermanyAFP
Germany is also blanketed in snow. There are fears that shelters for the homeless in Berlin may fill to capacity.
AFP Pedestrians pass pigeons along a snow-covered street in PristinaAFP
Snow has also fallen across parts of France, Sweden and Austria. This street in Kosovo's capital Pristina was completely blanketed.