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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). | 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). | ||
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File:Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. Torre del Homenaje (25877275806).jpg|Tower of Homage | |||
File:Cordoba Capital - 169 (30593285582).jpg|Tower of the Lions | |||
File:Alcazares de los Reyes Cristianos Cordoba.jpg|Tower of the Inquisition | |||
File:South Wall of Córdoba Alcázar - 2013.07 - panoramio.jpg|Tower of the Dove (left) | |||
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*'''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 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. | *'''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. | ||