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Amidst the surge of Korean dramas, Money Heist (Vietnamese title: Phi Vụ Triệu Đô) stands out as a rare gem from Spain, currently trending on Netflix. With its gripping crime theme, brain-twisting plots, and talented cast, Money Heist is being compared to renowned TV series like Ocean's 12, Now You See Me, Logan Lucky, and Prison Break.
Following the success of its first two seasons, the filming scope of Money Heist seasons 3 and 4 has expanded beyond Madrid, reaching across Spain and various global locations. Let's explore 11 standout Money Heist filming locations trending on Netflix with Klook!
Note: This article may contain spoilers for Money Heist. Please watch the series before reading.
Explore 11 Super Cool Money Heist Filming Locations with Klook
1. National Research Council of Spain (depicted as: Royal Mint of Spain)
For security reasons, filming outside the Royal Mint is strictly prohibited. However, the exterior of the National Research Council of Spain bears striking resemblance and has evidently become the perfect stand-in. Interior scenes are filmed at a studio in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid.
2. ABC Printing Area in Torrejon de Ardoz (depicted as: Printing Room at the Royal Mint)
Equipped with numerous high-capacity machines, ABC's printing area is the perfect location for Nairobi to organize money printing sessions and churn out billions of euros as depicted in the series.
3. Finca El Gasco in Torrelodones (depicted as: La Casa de Toledo)
La Casa de Toledo in Money Heist, the base for planning heists, is actually a conference and wedding venue. This charming mansion surrounded by rustic gardens is called Casa Palacio, boasting no fewer than 11 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a kitchen.
4. Callao Square, Madrid
In Money Heist season 3, viewers were astounded to witness over 140 million euros raining down from the sky onto the crowd below. This scene was filmed at Callao Square, Madrid, where the Professor used the giant screen to announce Rio's unlawful detention.
5. Ministry of Public Works and Transport (depicted as: Spanish Bank)
The filming crew utilized the exterior of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (also known as the Spanish Bank) as a substitute for the Spanish Bank due to security reasons. Interior scenes were filmed at Netflix's studio in Tres Cantos, Madrid.
6. San Frutos Hermitage (depicted as: Monastery)
Berlin, Palermo, and the Professor conspire to steal 90 tons of gold from the Spanish Bank at an Italian Monastery, where Berlin pretends to be a theology professor. If the majestic appearance of the monastery hasn't already captivated you, you might be intrigued to know that the exterior scenes were shot at San Frutos Hermitage. This location reappears later in Money Heist as the gang's new headquarters.
7. Abadia De Parraces (depicted as: Monastery)
Abadia De Parraces serves as the primary filming location for crucial scenes such as Berlin's wedding, roundtable conferences among gang members, and various entertainment activities of the group before executing the heist. In reality, Abadia De Parraces is also an event center, hosting conferences, photo shoots, TV program shoots, and more.
8. Guna Yala Islands, Panama (depicted as: Rio & Tokyo's Island in the show)
Do you still remember when Tokyo described her life with Rio as a romantic movie in the Caribbean? Tokyo wasn't exaggerating because the scenes of the couple were filmed in what's considered a 'paradise on earth'—400 small islands in the Guna Yala Islands, Panama.
9. Del Duomo Square, Florence, Italy
After his death in Money Heist season 2, Berlin makes a comeback disguised as an Italian gentleman sporting a stylish Fedora hat. However, this is actually a flashback scene from 5 years ago when Berlin, still known as Andres, was planning the heist at the Spanish Bank with the gang. This heart-wrenching scene was filmed at Del Duomo Square in Florence, Italy.
10. Sanctuary of Truth, Thailand
In Money Heist season 3, Tokyo strides towards a wooden architectural marvel resembling a castle to meet the Professor and devise a plan to rescue Rio. The filming location for this scene is the Sanctuary of Truth, one of the most iconic landmarks in Pattaya, Thailand.
11. Palawan, Philippines
A year after the heist in Money Heist season 2, Raquel and the Professor reunite on a tropical island named Palawan. However, it's still unconfirmed whether this segment was actually filmed in Palawan, Philippines. Many speculate that the scenes were shot in Thailand or even through CGI technology. Regardless of the accuracy of these claims, Palawan remains an extremely chill destination worth considering for your next trip.
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