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Located in Lettomanoppello, population 3000, at the northeastern edge of the Maiella National Park, within a half hour of the Adriatic Sea, Pescara and Chieti, in the foothills of the Maiella. The town is at 1200 feet elevation and has a road leading above it to the peak of La Maielletta at an elevation of 6200 feet, with splendid views. It is near to other towns of the Maiella National Park and is not much more than a half hour from Popoli and Sulmona. The town has an ancient history of stone-quarrying and sculpting, a tradition in revival as can be seen from the statues along the town belvedere, elsewhere in the town center, and on the mountainside just above the town. |
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| SPECIALITA' DELLA CASA (Specialties of the House) Assaggini della Casa (House Appetizers) Torcinello (Stuffed Lamb) Tagliatelle Verdi alle Noci (Green Noodles with Walnuts) Agnello Cacio e Uova (Scalloped Lamb with Eggs) Agnello alle Braci (Barbecued Lamb) Grigliate di Carni Varie (Grilled mixed meats) |
| HOW TO GET THERE: From the autostrada A25, going either east or west, take the Alanno - Scafa exit. Take SS5 to the outskirts of Scafa, a mile or two from the exit, then take the left turn signposted for Lettomanoppello and other towns. Soon there is a second left signposted for Lettomanoppello. The distance to Lettomanoppello from the first turn is about 5 miles. Drive through the lower part of the town up to the old town center. Go past the belevedere on the right, past the old S. Nicola church on the left, and take the sharp left bend; La Noce is partway up this street (via Torrone) on the right. |
| LINKS For much more about Lettomanoppello, visit the Lettomanoppello and Roccamorice website Visit Comunita Montana Della Majella e Del Morrone, a great Italian site, for more information about Lettomanoppello and 13 other towns of the Maiella National Park, including information about things to see and do, places to stay, places to eat, lists of festas, traditions, useful addresses and telephone numbers. |
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| Three generations of the Di Pietrantonio family of Lettomanoppello have worked together for many years operating their restaurant, La Noce. This year they have something new - 3 guest rooms, located over the restaurant, have been completed, and another 3 are in progress. The town now has a much needed place for visitors to stay! A hallway decorated with artworks created by Giovanni Di Pietrantonio leads from the rooms to a rooftop terrace, soon to be equipped with an awning, tables and chairs. Beside the terrace are the walnut trees from which the establishment takes its name. ROOMS: 2 doubles and a single, each with private bath and french doors opening onto a small balcony. PRICE: 40 Euros per night per room. INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS: Within Italy, call: 085/8570282 From the U.S., call: 011-39-085/8570282 Write to: La Noce via Torrone, 38 65020 Lettomanoppello (PE) Italia RESTAURANT: All dishes are home-made on the premises from vegetables, fruit and meats produced by the family; all pastas and sauces are also home-made. |
| LA NOCE (The Walnut) July 2003 |
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| HOTEL / RISTORANTE LA NOCE |