The house from The Squid Game really does exist – and it’s in Spain!
La Muralla Roja : a fantastic building reminiscent of the set of a popular Korean TV series, located in sunny Calpe on the Costa Blanca.
📍 Where is the "house from the Squid Game"?
This is not a set or a film set. The amazing building, reminiscent of the maze from the TV series "The Squid Game" , is a residential complex called La Muralla Roja ( translated as "Red Wall "), located in the city of Calpe in the province of Alicante, autonomous community of Valencia, Spain.
🧠 Architect and concept
La Muralla Roja was designed by the famous Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill in 1968 and completed in 1973. He was inspired by the architecture of North African fortresses (kasbahs) and created a structure in the form of a complex geometric labyrinth with a bright palette of colors:
- scarlet
- pink
- blue
- violet
These colours are not random – they highlight the play of light and shadow on the facades and also create optical illusions.
🎨 Why is it associated with the "Squid Game"?
Although the building was not filmed in the series , the similarities are clear:
- confined spaces
- endless stairs
- play of colors
- sense of surrealism
This makes La Muralla Roja popular on social media – the building often appears in collections of “real places that look like movie scenes.”
🏡 Is it possible to get there?
La Muralla Roja is a residential building , so you can't just get in there. But:
- Several apartments are available on Airbnb , allowing you to rent and spend the night in the iconic building.
- Photography is allowed from the outside, especially at sunrise or sunset - this is when the facades look most picturesque.
✨ Architectural landmark of Costa Blanca
La Muralla Roja is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Costa Blanca , and has become iconic for its appearance and atmosphere. It is a must-see for lovers of architecture, modern design and Instagram photography.
La Muralla Roja is not just a residential complex, but an architectural symbol of Spain, reminiscent of a fantasy world and TV series. If you are planning a trip to the Costa Blanca, be sure to include Calpe in your itinerary!
