Netflix’s Merlí. Sapere Aude, created by Héctor Lozano, is a Spanish teen comedy-drama TV series that serves as a sequel and spin-off to the movie “Merlí.” It revolves around Polo Rubio, who enrolls in university to study philosophy and follow in the footsteps of his high school professor, Merlí.
While there, the bond between him and his classmate Bruno grows stronger. In addition to facing the challenges of a new university, his domestic problems, and his relationship with Bruno, Pol meets new friends, new classmates, and new professors who provide him with a much-needed break.
The teen show deals with several prevalent themes and themes through episodes that make the audience feel relatable and engaged with the narrative. In addition, the use of interesting backdrops, including the university, is likely to interest you in the locations where ‘Merlí’ was filmed. Sapere Aude.’
Where Was Merlí. Sapere Aude Series Filmed?
“Merle. Sapere Aude is filmed exclusively in Spain, specifically in and around Barcelona. Principal photography for the first iteration of the comedy series reportedly began in May 2019 and wrapped up in August 2019.
As for the second round, production began in August 2020 and wrapped up in November of that year. Now let’s walk through the specific locations that appear in the Merlí. Sapere Aude Spanish series!
Spain
All key sequences for ‘Merlí. Sapere Aude’ is spread across Barcelona, a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. The show is filmed mostly on the historic campus of the University of Barcelona at Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 585.
The unit uses halls, classrooms, corridors, and courtyards to film key scenes, including UB Library, the Patio de Letras, and Ferran. Victòria dels Àngels Gardens, Soldevila Garden, Paraninfo, and the Library of Letters.
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Many important scenes are filmed on the beaches of Somorrostro, Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, the Speed Queen laundromat at Carrer de la Indústria, 23, and the Pedralbes district. In addition, the MUHBA Templo de Augusto in Carrer del Paradís, 10, can be seen in the background of various sequences during the show.
The fight scene between Bruno and Pol in Season 1 takes place on Avinguda del Marquès de l’Argentera. The rock music club Magic Barcelona on Passeig de Picasso, 40, also served as a key location to watch the series. For season 2, the team used the El Raval neighborhood and the area around La Sagrada Familia.
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There are many streets, parks and other areas that the cast and crew of ‘Merlí’. Sapere Aude’ uses it to record exterior scenes of the show. These include Obispo, Calle Calabria, Calle del Rosellón, Cunit, La Rambla near Drassanes metro station, Calle Montealegre in front of the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art at Plaça dels Àngels, 1 and Bajada Santa Clara.
Other scenes are recorded in Calle del Conde Borrell, Torres de Marina, Calle del Consejo de Ciento, Carrer de Tamarit with Sant Antoni market in the background, Carrer de la Fruita and Calle de Salomó ben Adret.
Parque de Joan Miró in Carrer de la Diputació, 11, Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, Pont del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge) in C. del Bisbe, Avenida Diagonal, Passeig de Gràcia and Passeig de Jean Forestier in Parc de Montjuïc also serve as important production locations.
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Other filming locations are Mercat de La Concepció in C/ d’Aragó, 317, Sopa de Pedres restaurant in Pasaje del Mercado, 12, Aribau Multicines in Carrer d’Aribau, 8, 10, El Sortidor in Plaça del Sortidor, 5 and Mira SuperMarket at Carrer de la Diputació, 32.
The production unit also uses the Museo Olímpico y del Deporte Joan Antoni Samaranch at Av. de l’Estadi, 60, and Floristerías Navarro in C/ de València, 320.
And finally, Vall Parc: Barcelona Tennis Club at Carrer de l’Arrabassada, 107, 127, Calella, Bar Ramon at C. del Comte Borrell, 81, Tinta Roja at Carrer de la Creu dels Molers, 17, Caelum at Carrer de la Palla, 8, Mèlich Sportsclub at Carrer Onze de Setembre, 7 in Sant Just Desvern, and at the Arc de Triomf station, hosts the filming unit of the Merlí. Sapere Aude Spanish series.
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