Visiting Anime Barcelona: the Ultimate Real-Life Travel Guide to Yuri on Ice Locations
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
The daytime sequence of Episode 10 functions as a highlight reel of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural fingerprints. Victor’s sightseeing spree begins at Park Güell, where animators reproduced the vivid glazed ceramic tiles of the Hypostyle Room and the famous multicolored salamander (El Drac) along the grand staircase.
From there, the cutaways transition toward the Nativity facade of the Sagrada Família. Rather than using simplified stock imagery, MAPPA rendered the basilica's intricate stonework with crisp line art. When Yuri wanders down the Passeig de Lluís Companys toward the Arc de Triomf, the red-brick Neo-Mudéjar monument looms in the frame with proper scale and perspective.
Walking between these points requires real stamina. While the Gothic Quarter landmarks, such as the Barcelona Cathedral and the quiet medieval enclosure of Plaça del Rei, sit within a five-minute stroll of each other, visiting Park Güell and the Sagrada Família demands either the L3/L4 metro lines or a rigorous uphill trek. Travelers retracing the episode typically divide their route into two distinct stages: morning on Carmel Hill for Gaudí’s parks, followed by an evening descent into the Gothic Quarter as the street lamps ignite.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
