The Church of San Martino in Tussio is a single-nave structure with six side chapels, featuring a gabled façade divided horizontally by a cornice supported by pilasters. The upper section houses an elliptical window, while the lower section includes an 18th-19th-century stone portal decorated with floral carvings. The bell tower, originally part of the ancient castle’s watchtower, is separate from the church. Inside, the flat ceiling is undecorated, and the space is defined by arches framing the side altars. The presbytery features a travertine altar with fluted marble columns and a central painting of the Virgin of the Rosary surrounded by the Fifteen Mysteries. Statues of Saint Emidius and Saint Joseph flank the altar, with depictions of the Last Supper above. The church is separated from the congregation by steps and a marble balustrade.
Tussio’s name may derive from Saint Martin or the Latin word “Tutius” (safety), referencing the area’s healthy air, which historically protected residents from plagues. Situated along the ancient Via Claudia Nova, Tussio retains its fortified village layout with concentric streets and stone houses.
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Via Lauretana, 271, Tussio, Italy - Web
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Painting of the Last Supper