Suardi (dynasty) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Coat of arms of Suardi family The Suardi were a Ghibelline-allied noble family in medieval Bergamo. Their Guelph opponents were the Colleoni.[1] In the 14th-century, the family was allied with the Visconti of Milan; Giovanni Suardi even married one of the daughters of Lord Bernabò. Guiscardo Suardi was a 13th-century bishop. Suardi Castle still stands in Bianzano on a hilltop above the Cavallina and Seriana valleys. Suardi Tower is located in Trescore Balneario. The Suardi Chapel at Trescore Balneario is decorated with 16th-century frescoes by Lorenzo Lotto. See also Other people named Suardi Suarines, a Germanic tribe References ↑ Ring, Trudy; Watson, Noelle; Schellinger, Paul (2013-11-05). Southern Europe: International Dictionary of Historic Places. Routledge. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-134-25958-8. This Italian history article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.vte Related Articles
