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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.

Rocca Martinengo. The castle, which rises above the Gulf of Sensole, is one of the most characteristic monuments of the place.

The castle of Rocca Martinengo, dating back to the fourteenth century, is one of the most characteristic monuments of Montisola. It is not located on the highest point of the island because it is already occupied by the Ceriola Sanctuary. It rises, in fact, above the Gulf of Sensole, in front of Tavernola in Bergamo: from this position it was possible to control the western shores of the lake from north to south.

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 position of the castle and the surrounding landscape make it truly enchanting. Too bad it is not possible to visit it.

It is believed that centuries ago, in the place where the castle now stands, there was a monastery of the Benedictine monks. According to some historians, the monastery was destroyed during the wars between Charlemagne, king of the Franks, and Desiderio, the last Lombard king, and was never rebuilt. The castle of Monasterolo, together with Bianzano and Mologno, was part of a medieval defensive system, even if it probably stood on the ruins of a previous fortification. However, the first reliable news of its existence dates back to 990. In the second half of the 13th century the castle belonged to the powerful Ghibelline Suardi family who made it only for military use. In the 16th century, with the updating to the new Renaissance style, the building was used as a residence and therefore refined. Towards the end of 1700 the castle lost its importance as a fortress-residence and rapidly declined. The building, transformed into a rustic house, became a ruined ruin in the best possible way and fell into oblivion. Only in the years 1937-1939 was the fortress completely renovated by a new owner: Countess Winifred Terni de 'Gregorj Taylor. Currently the castle of Monasterolo would be owned by the heirs of the countess Ginevra Terni. Intended use: location for weddings and receptions.