Church of saint Angelo in Perugia, Early Christian church in Perugia, Italy

Sant'Angelo is a circular Early Christian church in Perugia with a central altar surrounded by sixteen reused Corinthian columns that separate the ambulatory from the presbytery. The marble portal on the south side is a 14th-century Gothic arch with twisted colonnettes, and light enters through twelve windows in the drum.

The circular structure likely dates to the 5th century and was built over a Roman place of worship, probably a Mithraeum, itself set on an Etruscan temple site. Around 900 it was heavily remodelled. In 1487 the Baglioni family turned it into a military stronghold; Cardinal Tiberio Crispo then had it restored and placed his coat of arms over the entrance portal, later removed by the French. A 1948 restoration uncovered old frescoes and reopened the twelve windows of the drum.

The church displays tombstones carved with guild symbols that tell the story of medieval craftspeople and their professions in Perugia. Walking around, you can see these stone records marking where different artisans and their families were remembered.

Visitors can access the interior and explore the ancient columns and religious objects throughout the year. The small size of the space allows you to view the architectural details without crowds.

The sixteen Corinthian columns are reused spolia, and several carry ancient Greek inscriptions that scholars still cannot interpret satisfactorily. A pentagram is carved at the entrance, and crosses linked to the Knights Templar appear inside. The church also features in chapter 186 of Kentarō Miura's manga Berserk.