More on St Peter’s Basilica, opening times, sightseeing tips & photos. The basilica is referred to at other times in the story too, notably when the Camerlengo stands on the roof and is cheered by the crowds. St Peter’s Basilica – After the second murder, Langdon, Vetra and the Camerlengo head inside the Basilica past the location of St Peter’s tomb although the book points out that the bones of St Peter are actually much lower down, buried in earth. More on St Peter’s Square, what to see, map & photos… You can see the face carved in the stone as described in the book breathing air away from the Vatican. The obelisk referred to in the book is at the centre of St Peter’s Square and that’s where you’ll find Bernini’s West Ponente, the “second altar of science”. St Peter’s Square – It’s here in Rome’s most famous Piazza that the second murder takes place. More on the piazza, what to see, map & photos. Langdon points out the symbol on the gate – a shining star over a triangular pile of stones. This is because of the huge Egyption obelisk in the centre of the piazza and also because of the old Roman wall and gate (Porta del Popolo) next to the church. When Langdon and Vetra arrive, he immediately says to her “we’re in the right place”. Piazza del Popolo – The church of Santa Maria del Popolo is on the edge of this Piazza.
More about the church, opening times, directions & photos. It’s here that the first murder takes place and many of the features described in the book are there for you to see today including the Chigi Chapel. The Church of Santa Maria del Popolo – When Langdon realises his mistake described above, this is the church they believe they are looking for instead. More about the Pantheon, opening times, directions & photos. The clue about Raphael’s tomb, which you can see inside, was misunderstood as the artist was only moved to the Pantheon many years after his original burial. He and Vittoria Vetra arrive just in time, before realising that they’re in the wrong place. The Pantheon – It’s inside this world famous former Roman temple, turned basilica that Robert Langdon believes the first Cardinal will be murdered. There are many organised tours you can take like this Half-Day Tour but if you’d prefer to see things on your own, this is our guide to the places you can visit and their connection with the book… Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons book and the subsequent film feature many locations in Rome.
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