LocationNorthwest coast of Sicily, Italy.
Dialling code39.
Population5 million.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin or three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures11°C (51°F).
Average July temperatures25°C (77°F).
Annual rainfall480mm (18 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66;
A$1.93 Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:World Festival on the Beach
May
Beachside volleyball, surfing, golf, races and other entertainment.
Mondello
Website:
www.festival.com
Festino di Santa Rosalia
July
Procession in honor of Palermo’s patron saint, plus fireworks and street parties.
Throughout the city
Kals’Art
July-September
Music, theater and various other cultural events taking place in the oldest district of Palermo, the Arab Kalsa.
La Kalsa
Website:
www.kalsart.it
Pilgrimage to Monte Pellegrino
September
Pilgrimage to the shrine of Santa Rosalia, at the top of the mountain that overlooks the city.
Monte Pellegrino
Church Music Concerts in Monreale Cathedral
October-November
Music series taking place in the suburb’s beautiful Cathedral.
Monreale
Day of the Dead
November
Festival to mark the day when the souls of dead relatives are thought to return to earth.
Across the city
Kals’Art Winter
December
Music, theater and cultural events plus street lights.
La Kalsa
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