The Tempietto di Sant’Eusanio is an ancient church located on the Piano di Fugno, in the municipality of Filetto, in the province of L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. The church, dating back to the 9th century, is an example of early Christian architecture, characterized by a Greek cross plan with four semicircular apses and a central dome. The building is built entirely of stone, with particular attention paid to the arrangement and choice of stones.
The interior of the temple is enriched by numerous frescoes dating back to the 12th century, including a representation of the Crucifixion and a series of saints and martyrs. The frescoes have been recently restored and are visible today only in some parts of the church.
The Tempietto di Sant’Eusanio has undergone numerous restoration interventions over the centuries, but is still well preserved and represents an important example of medieval architecture in Abruzzo.
A bit of history
“Between the slopes of Monte Ruzza and the Piana di Fugno, on a small hill is the church of “Sant’Eusanio”. The ancient people of Filetto, since its construction at the end of the 1500s, called it “Sandusanio”. where the church stands, was a crossing point for transhumance, where the passage of the sheep in transit from: “Capo La Forca and the Tempietto” was paid for, towards Barisciano-Navelli and Puglia. A small shelter was built attached to the church type: “Grangia” for food storage and for use by the Cistercian order in monastic life. In the past, the site was a place of worship and prayer. Restored in 1994, it is now in a state of abandon.” (taken from assergiracconta)
Photo by Cristina Bravi.
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