San Giusto, Religious building in Porcari, Italy

San Giusto is a parish church in Porcari with a straightforward design that follows the traditional layout of Italian rural churches. The building features a main altar, pews for worshipers, and decorated walls reflecting the architectural style of its time.

A church by the castle of Porcari is first documented on 12 April 1039. In the 15th century the old church of San Giovanni was rebuilt and dedicated to Saints John and Justus. It was enlarged by over two thirds in 1575 and given three naves in 1742; from 1858 to 1880 Cesare Lazzarini's project gave it its present length, and it was consecrated on 9 August 1930.

The church functions as a center for the community's religious life and is actively used for services and celebrations. Inside, the decoration and arrangement of sacred images reflect how faith has been expressed in this place across generations.

The church stands in Porcari, in the province and archdiocese of Lucca. The facade faces the street with three doors carved between 1898 and 1899, the central one by Carlo Pucci of Florence and the side ones by the artisan Bianchi of Lucca. The brick bell tower, raised in 1864-1870, is the easiest landmark to look for when approaching on foot.

The robust brick bell tower, built between 1864 and 1870, holds four large bells in Reb3 cast by Luigi Magni and sons of Lucca in 1948; the mezzanella bell was recast by Lorenzo Lera and Luigi Magni in 1966. The facade's three doors were carved in 1898-1899 by Carlo Pucci of Florence (central) and the Bianchi workshop of Lucca (side doors).