Lettomanoppello
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| Comune di Lettomanoppello | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Pescara (PE) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,214 ft) |
| Area | 15 km² (6 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 01-01-2007) | |
| - Total | 3,098 |
| - Density | 207/km² (536/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Lettesi |
| Dialing code | 085 |
| Postal code | 65020 |
| Frazioni | Canale Calvario, Lavino Chiuse |
| Patron | San Nicola di Bari |
| - Day | 6 December |
| 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.
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[edit] 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 1000 feet above sea level and a road leads right up the top, 7000 feet 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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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