An unusual group of robbers attempt to carry out the most perfect robbery in Spanish history - stealing 2.4 billion euros from the Royal Mint of Spain.
Umbría del Encinarejo, Helechosa de los Montes, Badajoz, Extremadura, España
Københavns Universitet - Center for Sundhed og Samfund, Nansensgade, Nørrevold, Indre By, København, Københavns Kommune, Region Hovedstaden, 1356, Danmark
Scene: (Exterior waterfront scene at the beginning of P5: E1)
The wildly popular Spanish heist thriller – all red jumpsuits and Dalí masks – was filmed in the streets of Madrid, where a research institute doubled for the Royal Mint and the Bank of Spain became the target of the ultimate robbery.
Where was Money Heist filmed?
Money Heist was filmed mainly in Madrid, Spain – a research institute as the Royal Mint – with later scenes in Italy, Panama and Thailand.
Every Money Heist location, explained
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The Royal Mint – Madrid
The Mint’s exterior used the CSIC research institute in Madrid, Spain.
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The Bank of Spain – Madrid
The second heist’s target, the Bank of Spain, was recreated with Madrid exteriors and sets.
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The Professor’s hideouts
Scenes used the town of Torrelodones near Madrid and the coast of Almería.
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The wider world
Later seasons ranged to Florence, Panama and Thailand.
Planning a visit
Madrid – the heart of the series, from the Puerta del Sol to the Bank of Spain – is a vibrant, accessible city behind the heists.
Money Heist Fun Facts
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Filmed in Madrid The Spanish thriller used real Madrid locations for its heists.
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The Mint is a research institute The Royal Mint’s exterior is actually Madrid’s CSIC research building.
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'Bella Ciao' The Italian resistance anthem became the show’s unofficial theme.
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Dalí masks The robbers’ red suits and Salvador Dalí masks became a global symbol.
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A Netflix phenomenon The Spanish series became one of Netflix’s biggest global hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Money Heist filmed?
Mainly in Madrid, Spain – a research institute as the Royal Mint – with later scenes in Italy, Panama and Thailand.
