Palermo

Baroque City & Capital of Sicily

Climate

46-50°F Winter

77-86°F Summer

Low precipitation rate

Sirocco:

Strong winds from Sahara Desert

Hot and humid weather

Only handful of times for a couple days

Topography

Northern Coast of Sicily

Largest Island in all of Southern Europe

Mountains surrounding Palermo act as city walls

Mostly hilly terrain

Conca d’Oro or the “Golden Shell”

because the ground is fertile allowing citrus, almond,

and olive trees to grow

Topographic Map of Palermo

Post Office in Palermo

Plazzo del Provveditore

Oratorio di San Mercurio

Church of Santa

Caterina

Jonah and the whale

Video of Santa Caterina

Cuisine

Hashed Broccoli

&

Pasta with Sardines

Opera House in Palermo