After waking up in a morgue, an orphaned teen discovers she now possesses superpowers as the chosen Halo Bearer for a secret sect of demon-hunting nuns.
Antigua Prisión Provincial de Málaga, 24, Avenida José Ortega y Gasset, Cruz del Humilladero, Cruz de Humilladero, Málaga, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Málaga, Andalucía, 29006, España
Marbella Club Hotel, Bulevar del Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, Marbella Real, El Vicario, Marbella, Costa del Sol Occidental, Málaga, Andalucía, 29602, España
Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Avenida Carlos de Haya, Carlos Haya, Bailén-Miraflores, Málaga, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Málaga, Andalucía, 29010, España
Calle Fernando VI, Urbanización Parque Real, El Escorial, Comunidad de Madrid, 28280, España
Fuerte de San Francisco, Calle de Zaragoza, Alamín, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, 19005, España
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Plaza de la Iglesia, Borox, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, 45222, España
The supernatural fantasy about a secret order of demon-fighting nuns is set largely at the Vatican – and filmed almost entirely in the sun-soaked south of Spain, where the palaces and old towns of Andalusia stand in for holy Rome and medieval Europe.
Where was Warrior Nun filmed?
Warrior Nun was filmed across Andalusia, Spain – Seville, Malaga, Cordoba and Antequera – with the Real Alcazar of Seville playing the Vatican.
Every Warrior Nun location, explained
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The Vatican – Seville’s Real Alcazar
The Vatican and its grottoes are the magnificent Real Alcazar of Seville, a royal Moorish-Christian palace whose courtyards have also played Dorne in Game of Thrones.
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Seville’s old town
The historic streets and squares of Seville, including Plaza Nueva, provide much of the series’ European backdrop.
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Malaga – the prison and city
Malaga‘s old provincial prison and historic centre feature, including a converted-prison nightclub scene.
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Cordoba and Antequera – the castles
Medieval flashbacks used the castle at Almodovar del Rio near Cordoba and the town of Antequera.
Planning a visit
The Real Alcazar of Seville is a UNESCO World Heritage palace open to visitors – one of Spain’s most beautiful buildings, doubling here for the Vatican. Cordoba’s Almodovar Castle is a spectacular, well-preserved fortress nearby.
Warrior Nun Fun Facts
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The Vatican is Seville Holy Rome is played by the Real Alcazar of Seville, a Moorish-Christian royal palace in Andalusia.
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It shares a palace with Dorne The same Alcazar courtyards appeared as Dorne in Game of Thrones.
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A prison became a nightclub Malaga’s old provincial prison was dressed as a discotheque for one scene.
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Fans saved the show A vocal fan campaign helped turn the cancelled series into a planned film continuation.
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Based on a comic Warrior Nun adapts the comic-book character Warrior Nun Areala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plays the Vatican in Warrior Nun?
The Real Alcazar of Seville, a royal palace that also appeared as Dorne in Game of Thrones.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Real Alcazar of Seville and Almodovar Castle near Cordoba are both open to visitors.
Is Warrior Nun based on a comic?
Yes – the comic-book character Warrior Nun Areala.
Is the show set at the Vatican?
Largely yes – though it was filmed in southern Spain.
