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The area developed in the Middle Ages and was further improved in the 18th century; it was however extensively damaged during World War II, especially in the part nearest the sea. It includes the area known as the Kalsa, the Arab quarter (the name comes from al Halisah, “the chosen one”) that the city’s new rulers founded as their residential area beyond the two ancient rivers, the Kemonia and the Papireto. Rising above the Kalsa, the broad flat area of the Marina did not become fully integrated into the rest of the city until 1581, when the Cassaro was extended down to the sea. An ever-expanding network of rationally planned streets thus began to connect the Emirs’ ancient centre of power with the markets in the Lattarini and Fieravecchia districts, extending to the lower parts, where the Jewish quarter was - this developed in the 16th century around Piazza Meschita (the name comes from “moschita”, referring to a synagogue that stood here on the site of an ancient mosque) - as far as the flat expanse of the Senatorial Palace.
Palermo is a fascinating place to visit, whatever your particular interests. From stunning churches and architecture to beautiful beaches, bustling markets and Italys biggest botanical garden, you will have no problems occupying your time in this historic city.
Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the fifth largest city in Italy (660,460 inhabitants, and over a million if we include the suburbs). In the middle of the Mediterranean sea, Palermo - the cradle of ancient civilizations - has always been a crossroads of cultures between East and West: a strategic transit place, a privileged port of call for commerce and trade, a landing-place for people of various race, language, and religion. Palermo has always enchanted visitors and foreigners alike with the charm of its location, the mildness of its climate, and the splendour of its buildings. And for these same reasons it has, over the centuries, been dominated by a succession of different rulers.
Palermo is one of the few cities in the world that have preserved considerable traces of the culture of their successive conquerors: from the Romans to the Byzantines, from the Arabs to the Normans, from the Swabians to the French, from the Spaniards to the Austrians, they have all left unmistakable marks of their passing; and these are invaluable testimonies, since this convergence of different styles and shapes, from the North of Europe to Africa, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period, has given birth to a variety of absolutely original artistic, architectural, and decorative creations.
Palermo is also characterized by the fact that, despite its mixture of different cultures, the city has maintained its identity as a capital city which at all times has succeeded in combining the best of what other nations could offer with its own people’s vocation for freedom.
Palermo is blessed with a year-round mild climate and is typically hot, humid and very dry in the height of summer. November tends to be the wettest time of the year, but even during this month, rainfall is relatively low.
The temperature in Palermo rarely drops below 10C, making it a very pleasant place to visit all year round. July and August are usually hot and very dry, so it is worth considering a visit outside of these peak summer months. Perhaps the best time to visit Palermo is from May to June, when the weather is warm enough for relaxing on the beach, but will still leave you with plenty of energy to explore the sights.