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Visiting Palermo, Italy


To the first-time visitor, Palermo is a city of ever-changing character. An abundance of dusty museums, Arabian domes and flourishes of baroque splendor jostle with boisterous markets, chaotic traffic and oppressive summer heat. The Sicilian hotspot is a noisy, polluted, often dangerous, but always fascinating city. Don't miss marvels of Arab-Norman architecture, such as 12th-century Palazzo dei Normanni or San Giovanni degli Eremiti. Ask your hotel to arrange cabs and negotiate fares before... more » To the first-time visitor, Palermo is a city of ever-changing character. An abundance of dusty museums, Arabian domes and flourishes of baroque splendor jostle with boisterous markets, chaotic traffic and oppressive summer heat. The Sicilian hotspot is a noisy, polluted, often dangerous, but always fascinating city. Don't miss marvels of Arab-Norman architecture, such as 12th-century Palazzo dei Normanni or San Giovanni degli Eremiti. Ask your hotel to arrange cabs and negotiate fares before setting off. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Nov
66°F 18°C
56°F 13°C
Dec
60°F 15°C
50°F 10°C
Jan
57°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Feb
57°F 13°C
46°F 7°C
Mar
60°F 15°C
49°F 9°C
Apr
64°F 17°C
53°F 11°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
9 Nov
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62°F 16°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
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64°F 17°C
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51°F 10°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
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66°F 18°C
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53°F 11°C

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Hotel Joli

4 of 5 stars
Huntington Beach
8 Nov 2009

My family stayed in a Quad room and it was roomy. The continental breakfast was nice to have before heading off to see Sicily. The hotel is walking distance to restaurants. The location couldn't be...more

Hotel Garibaldi

4 of 5 stars
Gloucestershire
7 Nov 2009

Very modern hotel within a 20 minute walk of the most important sites. Has free parking which is a necessity if you have a car in this chaotic city. Large rooms and excellent bathrooms and good...more

Orientale

4 of 5 stars
Duffield, England
6 Nov 2009

Stayed here for two nights on 6/10/09 and 7/10/09. Paid 60 Euros per room per night including breakfast. Booked by email. In a central location on one of the main streets and just a few minutes...more

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