Netflix’s Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) captivated audiences worldwide with its thrilling heists and intricate plans. But did you know the flooded gold vault in season 3 is based on a real place?
Created by Álex Pina, the Spanish crime drama gained massive popularity, focusing on a group of criminals led by The Professor as they take on high-stakes heists at the Royal Mint and the Bank of Spain.
Among these daring plans, one heist stood out—the flooded vault of the Bank of Spain in season 3.
While it might seem like pure fiction, the real Bank of Spain vault is even more dramatic than portrayed in the show. In the series, the crew must break into a 48-meter-deep vault filled with gold. The twist?
The moment they attempt to enter, the vault begins to flood with water. This intense scenario isn’t just a made-up plot twist—it mirrors an actual security system in the real Bank of Spain.
In reality, the Bank of Spain’s vault is one of the most secure in the world. The vault, completed in the 1930s, is protected by three steel doors that are nearly impossible to penetrate.
If the wrong move is made, the vault’s antechamber fills with water, sourced from Madrid’s iconic Fuente de Cibeles fountain, which dates back to 1782.
The show’s depiction of the vault flooding as a defense mechanism was inspired by this very system.
Additionally, accessing the vault requires two high-ranking bank officials to simultaneously enter their keys and codes.
Inside, the vault contains gold ingots and ancient coins from as far back as the 12th century.
While the heist itself in Money Heist is fictional, the authenticity of the vault’s features adds a thrilling layer of realism to the show.
As viewers were glued to the edge of their seats, the truth behind the vault only makes the heist more impressive.
Now you know—some of the most dramatic scenes in Money Heist have a surprising basis in reality.
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