Rome and Vatican City

Vatican City is a tiny sovereign independent state and home to the Pope. Angels and Demons, the movie based on the book by Dan Brown, is set in Rome and the Vatican. This place has many locations you should visit when you are in Rome. Toplist will help you learn about these places.

First off, the enormous Saint Peter's Square and Saint Peter's Basilica, one of the biggest churches in the world, dominate the Vatican and are extensively featured in the film. While Saint Peter's Basilica is free to enter, you must make reservations in advance for a guided tour if you want to see the Vatican excavations, the necropolis beneath Saint Peter's Basilica where a portion of the movie is set.

Second, until it was converted into a papal residence in the 14th century, Castel Sant' Angelo, which was constructed in the second century as a tomb for Emperor Hadrian, was utilized as a fortification. It is connected to the Vatican by the Passetto, a private corridor. This hidden historical Illuminati location is utilized toward the conclusion of the story in the film.

Thirdly, Santa Maria del Popolo, in Piazza del Popolo, was one of the first Renaissance churches in Rome. In the Chigi Chapel, created by Raphael, are ceiling mosaics and pyramid-like tombs as well as statues by Bernini. The Chigi Chapel represents Earth on the Path of Illumination in the movie and book.

In addition to the 3 locations above, there are many Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit in the Vatican such as Piazza Navona and the Fountain of Four Rivers, Santa Maria Della Vittoria, The Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel, Caserta Royal Palace.

Location: Rome, Italy.