Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
The story is set in Spain, primarily Madrid, with the two central heists taking place at the Royal Mint of Spain and the Bank of Spain. Filming stayed mostly in Madrid and nearby Spanish locations, but the actual institutions never appeared on camera. Season 3 expanded the narrative abroad, and the production followed with real shoots in Panama, Thailand and Italy, alongside Spanish coastal filming in Almería.
The Studio Side
Both heist interiors were built on soundstages rather than filmed inside real institutions. The production used studios in Colmenar Viejo and the Madrid Content City Netflix studios in Tres Cantos, both north of the capital. Neither studio complex is open to the public, so fans hoping to see the vault or the mint floor sets will not find a visitable version; the Madrid exteriors are the practical alternative.
Tours That Visit These Locations
Most of the Madrid filming sites are free to see on foot, since the CSIC building, Nuevos Ministerios and Plaza del Callao sit within walking distance of each other. For travellers who prefer a guide to connect the scenes, one guided walking tour covers the Money Heist locations in Madrid.
Guided Madrid Locations Walk
Madrid: La Casa de Papel Filming Locations Walking Tour
A guided walking tour of Madrid's Money Heist filming spots, including the buildings that stood in for the Royal Mint and Bank of Spain, priced at $315.28.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Visit The Real Royal Mint Of Spain?
No. The real Royal Mint could not be used for filming due to security, and it is not open to tourists. The show used the CSIC building in Madrid for its exteriors in seasons 1 and 2, and that facade can be viewed from the street.
What Building Played The Bank Of Spain?
The Ministerio de Fomento at Nuevos Ministerios stood in for the Bank of Spain in seasons 3 and 4. It is a government building, so viewing is limited to the outside, but it is easy to reach in central Madrid.
Is The Money Raining Scene Location Real?
Yes. The season 3 money rain was filmed in Plaza del Callao in central Madrid. The production used real euro paper printed larger than actual notes for legal reasons. The square is public and simple to visit.
Where Were The Heist Interiors Filmed?
Interior sets for both heists were built at studios in Colmenar Viejo and Tres Cantos, north of Madrid. These studios are not open to the public, so there is no way to tour the sets themselves.
Was Money Heist Filmed Outside Spain?
Yes. Season 3 took the production to the San Blas Islands in Panama, the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, Thailand, and Florence in Italy. Beach scenes were also filmed in Cabo de Gata in Almería, southern Spain.
Can You Visit The Professor's Hideout?
Finca El Gasco in Torrelodones served as the Professor's hideout, La Casa de Toledo. It is a private estate often rented for weddings and events and is not open to public tours.
Madrid holds most of what Money Heist fans come to see, and the key facades cluster close enough for a single afternoon walk. The international locations reward longer trips, from Panamanian islands to a wooden temple in Pattaya. A guided walk can tie the Madrid story together, though independent travellers will manage just as easily with a map and comfortable shoes.
