Manoppello
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
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Manoppello (Abruzzese: Manuppèlle) is a comune in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, south-eastern Italy.
CountryItaly
FrazioniManoppello Scalo, Ripacorbaria, Santa Maria Arabona
Elevation217 m (712 ft)
DemonymManoppellesi
Manoppello | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Manoppello | |
_025_(RaBoe).jpg) Church of Santa Maria Arabona | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Manoppello Location of Manoppello in Italy  Manoppello Manoppello (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′29″N 14°03′36″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Pescara (PE) |
| Frazioni | Manoppello Scalo, Ripacorbaria, Santa Maria Arabona |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giorgio De Luca |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Population (28 August 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 6,772 |
| • Density | 172.5/km2 (446.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Manoppellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 65024, 65025, 65020 |
| Dialing code | 085 |
| Patron saint | Manoppello Image |
| Saint day | Third Monday in May |
| Website | Official website |
It is famous for having a church which contains an image on a thin byssus veil, a sudarium, known as the Holy Face of Manoppello and which has been reputed to be identical to the Veil of Veronica.
Other sights include is the Romanesque abbey of Santa Maria Arabona.
