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Movie Set Travel: The Da Vinci Code

Whether you're so excited you can barely stand it, or avoiding it like the plague, the big day is finally here. The Da Vinci Code hits theatres in wide release today. Now we can stop hearing about all the Da Vinci-themed travel packages out there and Tom Hanks can cut his hair.

You probably already know this bad boy was not filmed on some cheap soundstage in Studio City. Nope, they went all out for this one, filming all over Europe, from Edinburgh to Malta. In that spirit, we offer you our best Da Vinci location picks--yes, these are places you can actually check out yourself. Just look out for albino monks and make sure to bring your own highlighted copy of The Good Book with you for reference.

Where To Hide Out:
Belvoir Castle and Estate
This Leicestershire, England landmark is absolutely breathtaking, and served as the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for a thousand years. The current Duke's family is now living there in the private quarters, but the public's free to engage in guided tours. They even host guided shooting, fishing, and yes, falconry trips on the grounds. And what does the name Belvoir mean, you ask? Why, "beautiful view", of course.

Where To Slumber in Style:
The Ritz Hotel
Paris' legendary Ritz always lives up to its name; everyone from Cole Porter to Brit Brit has graced their rooms. Decadence seems to be a way of life at The Ritz, guest rooms resemble something out of a 16th century palace and guests can even indulge in cooking classes at the hotel's famed Ritz Escoffier School. Code? What Code?

Where To Meditate:
Rosslyn Chapel
Step back in time at this Scottish chapel, found in Midlothian. Dating back to 1446, it houses some of the most historic carvings in the world and The Queen Mother herself has popped in for services in the past. Conservation efforts for this historical structure have grown steadily of late (thanks, Tom) and its preservation is admirable.