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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Where Vicky Cristina Barcelona says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A summer in Spain: the Oviedo weekend was partly shot in a different town, Avilés

Scenes and places

Gaudí and Miró: the city tour (2008)

Vicky and Cristina arrive for a summer in Barcelona and take in its art, especially Gaudí and Miró. Vicky says she fell for Gaudí's church at fourteen.

Set in Barcelona (sightseeing montage) — A narrated montage of the two friends soaking up Barcelona's art, especially Gaudí and Miró. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Sagrada Família — One of the Gaudí sights used in the film's Barcelona scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Casa Milà (La Pedrera), rooftop — Filmed on the rooftop, also designed by Gaudí. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Fundació Joan Miró, Montjuïc — The sculpture visit: the statue called Chica Evadiéndose. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The late-night restaurant invitation (2008)

The painter from the gallery keeps looking at their table, then walks over and invites both women to Oviedo for the weekend.

Set in A small restaurant, Barcelona — A late-night restaurant where the painter from the gallery walks over to the women's table. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Els Quatre Gats, Carrer de Montsió 3 — Named as the restaurant location by one film-location page; the film itself does not name the place. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The hotel in Oviedo (2008)

After flying in on his small plane, they reach the hotel at dawn. Vicky makes sure the women share a room.

Set in Hotel in Oviedo — The hotel where they arrive and Vicky sorts out the rooms. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Hotel de la Reconquista, Oviedo — Filmed here several times. The hotel occupies a former hospice building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Sightseeing around Oviedo (2008)

Juan Antonio shows them the city's sights and they take photographs, then stop at a sweet shop.

Set in San Julián de los Prados, Oviedo — Juan Antonio shows them the local sights, where they take photos, then buy candy and cakes at a sweet shop. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at San Julián de los Prados, Oviedo — The church with the statue inside, used for the sightseeing stop. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Mercado de El Fontán, Oviedo — The market stop; the sweet shop is Confitería Camilo de Blas, Calle Jovellanos 7 (no coordinates). Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Dinner in Oviedo (2008)

Vicky and Juan Antonio share a dinner in Oviedo.

Set in Dinner in Oviedo — Vicky and Juan Antonio have dinner in Oviedo. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at La Corrada del Obispo, Calle Canóniga 18, Oviedo — The dinner scene with Vicky and Juan Antonio; position in the film is estimated, near the Oviedo scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The old lighthouse (2008)

Juan Antonio drives Vicky out to the old lighthouse, and says he wants to visit his father.

Set in Old lighthouse at Avilés — Over lunch, Juan Antonio drives Vicky to the old lighthouse; he also wants to visit his father. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Faro de San Juan, Avilés — Filmed here. The film's narration names the lighthouse at Avilés. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The guitar evening (2008)

Vicky starts to warm to the conversation, and Juan Antonio turns it to Spanish guitar.

Set in Evening in Oviedo (garden and woods) — Over wine, Vicky enjoys the conversation with Juan Antonio and he asks about her interest in Spanish guitar. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Palacio de Ferrera gardens, Avilés — The film was shot in the palace gardens; the palace is now a hotel. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The chance meeting at Park Güell (2008)

Back in Barcelona, Vicky goes to Park Güell to study it for her thesis and has a chance meeting with Juan Antonio.

Set in Park Güell, Dragon Stairway — Vicky goes to study the park for her thesis and bumps into Juan Antonio. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Park Güell, Dragon Stairway — Filmed on the Dragon Stairway. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The old amusement park (2008)

The couples have lunch, then Juan Antonio takes them to an old amusement park he had promised they would love.

Set in Tibidabo Amusement Park — After lunch, Juan Antonio takes the couples to an old amusement park overlooking Barcelona. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Tibidabo Amusement Park — Filmed at the hilltop park that looks over the city. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Santa María del Naranco, Oviedo — The small church on the hill above Oviedo Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, front steps — Vicky and Judy on the steps overlooking the city Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Can Travi Nou restaurant, Barcelona — An open-air courtyard with music Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Carrer d'Aragó 255, Barcelona — A library in another scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at La Marseillesa, Carrer de Sant Pau 65, Barcelona — A trendy bar (appears twice) Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Barcelona — A couple's lunch Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at U.S. Consulate, Passeig Reina Elisenda 23, Barcelona — A wedding scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Hospital de Sant Pau complex, Barcelona — The cultural centre where Vicky takes classes Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fruiteria Buitcampos, Carrer dels Escudellers 56, Barcelona — A fruit shop Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Parc de la Ciutadella fountain, Barcelona — A photo of Cristina and Maria Elena Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Cafè Viennès, Hotel Casa Fuster, Passeig de Gràcia 132, Barcelona — A café Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Carrer de Ferlandina, Barcelona — The group walks down a street Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at La Rambla de la Flor, Barcelona — Cristina sightseeing Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Port Olímpic, north-east side, Barcelona — Cristina sits and thinks Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Pavellons Güell, Avinguda de Pedralbes, Barcelona — The dragon gate where Vicky waits Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Street in front of Hotel Barbara, Carrer del Marquès de Barberà 22, Barcelona — An argument in the street Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Taller de Tapas, La Rambla 108, Barcelona — The film's closing scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• Vicky — An American student in Barcelona to finish her thesis, engaged back home.
• Cristina — Vicky's friend, restless and looking for something new.
• Juan Antonio — A Spanish painter who invites the two women to Oviedo for the weekend.

Questions answered on the map

• Where was the Oviedo weekend really filmed?