Lettomanoppello

Infobox CityIT
official_name = Comune di Lettomanoppello
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elevation_m = 370
area_footnotes =
area_total_km2 = 15
population_footnotes =
population_as_of = 01-01-2007
population_total = 3098
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population_density_km2 = 207
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gentilic = Lettesi
telephone = 085
postalcode = 65020
frazioni = Canale Calvario, Lavino Chiuse
saint = San Nicola di Bari
day = 6 December
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native_name = Lettomanoppello
name = Lettomanoppello
website = http://www.comune.lettomanoppello.pe.it/

Lettomanoppello is a town and "comune" in Pescara province, in Abruzzo, central Italy. In Roman times the area was known for its asphalt mines and later for a white stone that could be carved.

Geography

The town is situated near the Maiella National Park. It is also about 30 minutes away from the city of Pescara. The mountainous region offers sightseeing in the wilderness or on its highest peaks. The elevation stretches from about convert|1000|ft|m above sea level and a road leads right up the top, convert|7000|ft|m up. Even though it is a small town, during the winter it becomes a hotspot for skiing and winter sports in the mountains.

The town is commonly called "Lu Lette" and the mountain passages are commonly called "Passe Lanciano" by locals.

History

The history of the current town dates back to the 11th century but was certainly occupied earlier by Romans to excavate asphalt. It is also quarried for its white stone and marble.

Strong religious devotion to the Madonna of Constantinople.

Giro D'Italia 2005

The town featured in the 2005 Giro D'Italia (Tour of Italy) stint that passed through the surrounding mountains. As preparation, the town redid all its roads, right up to the peak of the mountains. There are still numerous markings on the roads displaying the Giro D'Italia trademark logo.

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