Palermo is located in the south of Italy and is the capital of the region of Sicily and the province of Palermo. Palermo is well known for its rich culture, history and fine food. Palermo is located at the northern end of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Palermo boasts being the fifth largest city in Italy with approximately 1 million people living in the metropolitan area. The Catholic religion is of utmost importance here and Saint Rosalia is the patron saint of the city with her feast day being on July 15. This celebration is the largest social gathering in Palermo. Palermo is loved by tourists. The city features Sicily's most exclusive collection of palaces and museums. The architecture shows the French and Arabic influences in stunning beauty. Some of these outstanding architectural structures are just a stone's throw from crumbling and charred buildings that were left 'as is' since World War II. This contrast alone makes a Palermo visit worthwhile.
Lodging is plentiful in Palermo with four and five star hotels and villas available both seaside and in the heart of the city. The eaterys in the city are varied, and Palermo offers some of the best Sicilian food you could ever find. In the heart of the city is the Vucciria market, widely known for its vibrant fruit, vegetables and fish. In the summertime the temperatures are warm in Palermo, but not scorching as the average high during June, July and August is 79 degrees.