The Alhambra is an Andalusian citadel, palaces and fortress in Granada, Spain, declared a World Heritage Site, famous for its Islamic architecture, its gardens and the Palace of Charles V. Originally home to the Emir and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom, it combines Arab and Christian elements, and its name comes from the reddish color of its walls. The set includes the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife Gardens, notable for their integration with nature and the use of water and light for decorative purposes