Lettomanoppello (
Abruzzese: ') is a town and ''
comune
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'' in
province of Pescara
The province of Pescara (; Abruzzese: ') is a province in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Pescara, which has a population of 119,483 inhabitants. As of 2017, it has a total population of 319,936 inhabitants over an area o ...
,
Abruzzo
Abruzzo (, ; ; , ''Abbrìzze'' or ''Abbrèzze'' ; ), historically also known as Abruzzi, is a Regions of Italy, region of Southern Italy with an area of 10,763 square km (4,156 sq mi) and a population of 1.3 million. It is divided into four ...
, central
Italy
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. 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
Majella National Park, 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 above sea level and a road leads right up the top, at . During winter it becomes a spot 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, who excavated asphalt in the area. It is also quarried for its white stone and marble.
Notable people
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Donald Valle (1908-1977) American businessman and owner of the eponymously named
Valle's Steak House
Valle's Steak House was an American chain of restaurants that operated on the East Coast of the United States from 1933 to 2000. The chain's menu focused on steaks and lobsters. A family-run business, Valle's aggressively expanded during the earl ...
.
See also
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Hermitage of Sant'Angelo
References
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