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The current Terzi Castle has very ancient origins, dating back to the Early Middle Ages. It was originally a fortified Benedictine monastery, destroyed by Charlemagne's Frankish army in the 8th century. Rebuilt as a castle in the 9th/10th century, it belonged to the Mozzo family and then to the Suardo family, who extended their dominion over the entire valley, also owners of the Bianzano Castle. In the 15th century, following the imposition by the Venetian Republic of the demolition of every stronghold present in the territory of the Serenissima, the Suardo family, in order to avoid its destruction, made it a stately home. Finally, the property passed to the Terzi family, who sold it in 1930, by then completely abandoned and in ruins, to the British countess Winifred Terni de Gregory. From 1937 to 1945, she renovated the property as it appears today, including the gardens. Currently the entire complex is temporarily rented for important events or weddings.

13th century castle of the Suardo Counts. Every year, in August, there is a historical reenactment: "In 1367, Giovanni di Baldino Suardo and Bernarda Visconti, daughter of Bernabò, Lord of Milan, recently married, arrived in the village of Bianzano where the Castle that their father Baldino had given them stood. The people of Bianzano welcomed the couple with great celebrations, frescoing the atrium and entrance portal of the Castle in their honor. The Bianzano branch of the Suardo family was born, and is still alive today. The reenactment, therefore, stages the arrival of Giovanni Suardo and Bianca Visconti at the Castle and the celebrations that ensued."

In the center of the village of Bianzano stands an ancient castle whose history is still partly shrouded in mystery.

Round trip starting from the Fui ' farmhouse going up to the Tower and passing through the S.Marco toll booth (Bagnatica)

about twenty minutes' walk beyond the town of Monasterolo you will find the castle of the village, which except for rare guided tours, is used only for private receptions. but always nice to see from the outside too

The castle is truly majestic and dominates the entire surrounding valley.

The remains of the ancient tower that stands on the top of Colle San Geminiano, is what still exists today of the ancient Castle (or "Castrum") of the Ghisalbertini De Martinengo Counts, who bought it in 1045, becoming the lords of Mezzate ( today Bagnatica). Originally the tower was inserted in a much more complex fortified structure, surrounded by defensive walls, inside which other buildings were built, including the church dedicated to San Geminiano (no longer existing) and a well, whose remains are still visible. This castle, like many other fortifications in the area, had a defensive function of the plain, thanks to the excellent view from the top of the hill. The De Martinengo counts enjoyed a position of power for a long time from the time of the purchase of the Castrum, but the fights between families that took place in the 13th century caused them to fall into ruin, losing all power over the territory.

During the first century BC the Roman intervention gave the Bagnatica area a definitive structure, with the works of agricultural subdivision and water regulation. In this period, the road layouts were defined, such as the foothill one, while in the area located between the two rivers Oglio and Cherio centers of significant importance such as Cicola, Telgate and Carobbio degli Angeli were established. The remains of Domus, villas, necropolis and stretches of roads testify the presence of the Romans everywhere. Of particular interest, for a historical reinterpretation of the territory, the wall structures referring to the Belvedere area and the ruins of Colle Alto.