Da Vinci Code Sites
|
Temple Church
London, England
In this round church, built by the Knights Templar and located just off Fleet Street, Langdon, Sophie and Teabing search for "A knight a Pope interred." This fascinating church contains 10 effigies of Templar Knights, indoor gargoyles and a wooden altar built by Sir Christopher Wren. |
|
Saint-Sulpice Church
Paris, France
Silas traces the Rose Line to an obelisk, hoping to find a keystone leading to the Grail. A huge 17th-century church, Saint-Sulpice contains the largest organ in the world (near which a nun is murdered in the book) and several art masterpieces. |
|
Westminster Abbey
London, England
In Westminster Abbey, the church of the British royal family, our heroes examine the tomb of Sir Isaac Newton for clues. In the Chapter House, there is a startling revelation. Learn more about this grand church, its history, its interesting sights, and its role in The Da Vinci Code. |
|
Rosslyn Chapel
Near Edinburgh, Scotland
For years the focus of esoteric religious groups and Grail conspiracy theories, Rosslyn Chapel is filled with mysterious symbols and codes carved in stone. Learn more about the chapel's history, unique features and esoteric connections.
|
|
The Louvre - Inverted Pyramid
Paris, France
The book and movie conclude with Robert Langdon making a night visit to the Louvre Museum, having finally discovered the answer to the Grail mystery. Learn more about the Inverted Pyramid and its possible symbolism here. |
|
Chateau Villette
30 minutes south of Paris, France
At the home of eccentric art historian Sir Leigh Teabing, Robert and Sophie learn the true identity of the Holy Grail. Not long after, they make another narrow escape across the extensive grounds. In reality, this 17th-century home is a grand hotel and offers special Da Vinci Code packages and tours. |
|
King's College London
London, England
In the library of the Religion Department, Langdon and Sophie search for the answer to their latest clue using state-of-the-art computer catalogues. Learn more about King's College Religion Department and how reality compares to the book.
|
|
The Louvre - Denon Wing and Mona Lisa
Paris, France
Louvre curator Jacques Sauniere is found murdered in the Denon Wing. Soon, Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu are on a race against time to decipher a series of clues, one of which centers on Leonardo's famous Mona Lisa. |
|
The Ritz Hotel
Paris, France
In town on business, Harvard professor Robert Langdon awakes to the shocking news
that the curator of the Louvre has been murdered. The Ritz Hotel, one of the most exclusive hotels in Paris, was also the site of press interviews for the Da Vinci Code movie. |
|
Da Vinci Code Maps
|
Da Vinci Code World Map
Zoomable, interactive map of all the sites featured in The Da Vinci Code, from Edinburgh to Vatican City |
|
Da Vinci Code London Map
Discover the Temple Church, Westminster Abbey, King's College and more in high-resolution satellite imagery |
|
Da Vinci Code Paris Map
Trace the characters' action-packed route around Paris with high-res satellite imagery of the Hotel Ritz, Louvre, St-Sulpice and more |
Guided Tours of Da Vinci Code Locations
Chateau Villette's Da Vinci Code Package
The dream vacation for Da Vinci Code enthusiasts.
Da Vinci Code Walking Tour of London (3 hours)
A guided tour of all major London sights featured in The Da Vinci Code.
Da Vinci Code Walking Tour of Paris (2 hours)
Guided tour of Saint-Sulpice and other Da Vinci Code locations in Paris.
Da Vinci Code Minibus Tour of Paris (8 hours)
Spend a day touring the Paris of The Da Vinci Code.
Useful Links on Da Vinci Code Places
National Gallery - Virgin of the Rocks
Explore the painting and its underdrawing with great zoom tools provided by the National Gallery
Louvre Museum - Interactive Floor Plan
This fancy floor plan on the official website shows the locations of all wings, rooms and major works of art
London Travel Guide and Paris Travel Guide
Maps, sightseeing, photos and more, right here on Sacred Destinations
Dan Brown's Official Website - The Da Vinci Code
Info on the book, plus an interesting FAQ section
Official Website of The Da Vinci Code Movie
Not much info on locations, but it does have trailers, video clips and games
Leonardo da Vinci Gallery
Collection of high-res images of paintings related to The Da Vinci Code, plus other interesting artworks and sketches. |
