“PISCINA” in italiano

The second stone was apparently the octagonal upper portion of a piscina or lavacrum, like those found near the altar in 13 th century churches.

The church itself is home to a 100-year-old organ, 14th century carvings and a 12 th century baptism font known as a piscina .

The sedilia form an ensemble with the piscina , tomb of Christ, and patron's tomb, all carved with foliage and figures.

Adjoining it is the original swimming pool ( piscina ), heavily restored but still in use, supplied from the hot spring reputed to be sovereign in the treatment of chest complaints and rheumatism.