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Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano (Pieve Torina)

Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano (Pieve Torina)

Type
Church
Address
Località Tazza, 12 - Tazza, Pieve Torina (MC)Pieve Torina (MC)

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The Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano (Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano) is in Tazza, a small hamlet of the municipality of Pieve Torina, in the province of Macerata. It is a subsidiary church of the parish of Santi Pietro e Oreste, in the Diocese of Camerino - San Severino Marche, and is protected as a cultural heritage site.

The building dates from the 15th century and bears the marks of several phases of work, from the 16th-century enlargement to the 20th-century bell tower.

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History of the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Pieve Torina

The church of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Tazza was built in the 15th century and enlarged during the 16th century. The painted decoration dates from between 1512 and the 17th century. The bell tower was built in 1913.

Between 1965 and 1969 the presbytery underwent structural work, while between 1997 and 2000 the whole building was restored.

What to see at the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano

Outside, the bell tower added in 1913 stands out. The interior keeps the painted decoration begun in 1512 and continued into the 17th century.

How to visit the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano

To find out whether the church is open, it is advisable to contact the parish of Santi Pietro e Oreste or the Comune di Pieve Torina (town hall) in advance, also because the area was hit by the 2016 earthquake.

Where the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano is located

The church stands in Tazza, a hamlet of Pieve Torina between the localities of Torricchio and Capodacqua. The area is covered by mixed woodland, mountain pastures and streams.

Around the Church of Santi Cosma e Damiano in Pieve Torina

The nearby hamlet of Torricchio is known for its 13th-century medieval castle, which keeps its original layout with massive walls and the church of Santa Caterina. Around it extends the Riserva naturale Montagna di Torricchio (Montagna di Torricchio nature reserve).

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