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There were least three additional gates: p''orta paradisi'' (Gate of the Gardens), ''portam civitatis'' (Gate of the Town), and ''porta caeli'' (Gate of Heavens). The ''porta paradisi'' was another southern gate, above which a reception pavilion was built which gave views over the river. ''Portam civitatis'' was a small western gate that led into a nearby town, and ''porta caeli'' led into the [[Cathedral of Cerrazzanum]].

The internal layout is very elaborate and was designed to function as a self-contained political base of operations. There are numerous structures and pavilions which can house the residences of the owner as well as the offices for administration. Other notable buildings included the Osvalian Baths and a famous library, both created by

The internal layout is very elaborate and was designed to function as a self-contained political base of operations. There are numerous structures and pavilions which can house the residences of the owner as well as the offices for administration. Other notable buildings included the Osvalian Baths and a famous library, both created by Sebastóbal Álvarício Medenelán. The baths are located in the northwest area of the palace complex, near the private apartments. Other service-oriented structures and areas are also located near here.

===Towers===

The outdoor area of Castra Marriză is surrounded by four 80 meter tall towers: ''Turre Tempus'' (Tower of the Clock), ''Turris Carapirino'' (Carapirino's Tower), ''Turris Leonum'' (Tower of Lions), and ''Turris Illa'' (Tower of the Dove).

*'''Tower of the Clock''' (''Turre Tempus''), of octagonal shape, is situated in the Northeast corner, owing its name to the clock that was previously house within. The interior has [[gothic architecture|Gothic]] features including an [[Ogive|ogival]] ceiling.

*'''Tower of the Lions''' (''Turris Leonum''), of square shape, is situated in the Northwest corner. The door to the base of this tower is currently used as the visitor entrance to Castra Marriză. It is the longest standing tower, dating back to the 13th Century, and is named after gargoyles in the shape of lions which are found on the uppermost section of the tower. Within the tower there are two floors; the ground floor, where the reception can be found, and the upper level which accommodates the Chapel of Márcisco Costila Sérginés Atencavali.

*'''Carapirino's Tower''' (''Turris Carapirino''), of circular shape, is situated in the Southwest corner. It receives its name from the fact that the 17th century artist Efrancio Álvador Carapirino would frequently spend time and created some of his most seminal works here.

*'''Tower of the Dove''' (''Turris Illa''), of square shape, is situated in the Southeast corner. The original tower was demolished in the mid-19th century, the current tower being a reconstruction which dates back to the second half of the 20th century.

===Hall of Mosaics===

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 There were least three additional gates: p''orta paradisi'' (Gate of the Gardens), ''portam civitatis'' (Gate of the Town), and ''porta caeli'' (Gate of Heavens). The ''porta paradisi'' was another southern gate, above which a reception pavilion was built which gave views over the river. ''Portam civitatis'' was a small western gate that led into a nearby town, and ''porta caeli'' led into the [[Cathedral of Cerrazzanum]].
-The internal layout is very elaborate and was designed to function as a self-contained political base of operations. There are numerous structures and pavilions which can house the residences of the owner as well as the offices for administration. Other notable buildings included the Osvalian Baths and a famous library, both created by
+The internal layout is very elaborate and was designed to function as a self-contained political base of operations. There are numerous structures and pavilions which can house the residences of the owner as well as the offices for administration. Other notable buildings included the Osvalian Baths and a famous library, both created by Sebastóbal Álvarício Medenelán. The baths are located in the northwest area of the palace complex, near the private apartments. Other service-oriented structures and areas are also located near here.
 ===Towers===
+The outdoor area of Castra Marriză is surrounded by four 80 meter tall towers: ''Turre Tempus'' (Tower of the Clock),  ''Turris Carapirino'' (Carapirino's Tower), ''Turris Leonum'' (Tower of Lions), and ''Turris Illa'' (Tower of the Dove).
+*'''Tower of the Clock''' (''Turre Tempus''), of octagonal shape, is situated in the Northeast corner, owing its name to the clock that was previously house within. The interior has [[gothic architecture|Gothic]] features including an [[Ogive|ogival]] ceiling.
+*'''Tower of the Lions''' (''Turris Leonum''), of square shape, is situated in the Northwest corner. The door to the base of this tower is currently used as the visitor entrance to Castra Marriză. It is the longest standing tower, dating back to the 13th Century, and is named after gargoyles in the shape of lions which are found on the uppermost section of the tower. Within the tower there are two floors; the ground floor, where the reception can be found, and the upper level which accommodates the Chapel of Márcisco Costila Sérginés Atencavali.
+*'''Carapirino's Tower''' (''Turris Carapirino''), of circular shape, is situated in the Southwest corner. It receives its name from the fact that the 17th century artist Efrancio Álvador Carapirino would frequently spend time and created some of his most seminal works here.
+*'''Tower of the Dove''' (''Turris Illa''), of square shape, is situated in the Southeast corner. The original tower was demolished in the mid-19th century, the current tower being a reconstruction which dates back to the second half of the 20th century.
 ===Hall of Mosaics===

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