Torre de las Infantas, Tower in Granada, Spain

The Torre de las Infantas, also known as the Tower of the Princesses, is a palace tower in the Alhambra of Granada, Spain. It has a plain exterior with two window openings, but inside it holds a complex layout with richly decorated tiles, plasterwork, and vaults.

The tower was built around 1393-1394 under Sultan Muhammad VII and is one of the last important buildings added to the Alhambra. In the 16th century, it was called the Tower of Ruiz y Quintarnaya after its resident, and later it took its current name from Irving's tale.

The tower's name comes from a story by Washington Irving about three princesses, Zaida, Zoraida, and Zorahaida, who were said to live there. Visitors often notice the contrast between the plain outside and the detailed inside, which shows how Nasrid builders made the most of small spaces.

You can visit the tower with a general admission ticket to the Alhambra, and it is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Because only 30 people are allowed inside at a time, it is best to go early or late to avoid waiting.

A passage with a muqarnas vault painted to look like brick leads into the tower, and this feature is unique in the Alhambra. The decoration inside is considered the most modern of the complex, yet some experts see it as a sign of decline because the motifs are simple and repeated.