Manoppello

Manoppello (Abruzzese: Manuppèlle) is a comune in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, south-eastern Italy.

Church of the Volto Santo di Manoppello, housing the Holy Face image.
Manoppello
Comune di Manoppello
Church of Santa Maria Arabona
Coat of arms
Location of Manoppello
Manoppello
Location of Manoppello in Italy
Manoppello
Manoppello (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°15′29″N 14°03′36″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniManoppello Scalo, Ripacorbaria, Santa Maria Arabona
Government
  MayorGiorgio De Luca
Area
  Total39.26 km2 (15.16 sq mi)
Elevation
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total6,994
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Manoppellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65024, 65025, 65020
Dialing code085
Patron saintManoppello Image
Saint dayThird Monday in May
WebsiteOfficial 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.

Veil of Veronica.

Other sights include is the Romanesque abbey of Santa Maria Arabona.

Twin towns




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