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.
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.