Manoppello

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Comune di Manoppello
Coat of arms of Comune di Manoppello
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Manoppello in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Pescara (PE)
Elevation 217 m (712 ft)
Area 39 km² (15 sq mi)
Population (as of December 31, 2005)
 - Total 157
 - Density 4/km² (10/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°15′29″N 14°03′36″E / 42.258, 14.060
Gentilic Manoppellesi
Dialing code 085
Postal code 65024, 65025, 65020
Frazioni Manoppello Scalo, Ripacorbaria, Santa Maria Arabona
Patron Volto Santo di Manoppello
 - Day Third Monday in May

Manoppello is a comune in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, Italy.

Church of the Volto Santo di Manoppello, housing an image which has been suggested to be the Veil of Veronica.
Church of the Volto Santo di Manoppello, housing an image which has been suggested to be the Veil of Veronica.

It is famous for having a church which contains an image which has been suggested to be the Veil of Veronica.

Also notable is the Romanesque abbey of Santa Maria Arabona.


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