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Crespi d'Adda, Capriate San Gervasio

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Savor the history of Crespi d'Adda, a World Heritage-listed "company town" that is still functioning--although its future is unclear. Company towns were developed in the 19th and 20th centuries in North America and Europe to satisfy the needs of industrial workers--nearly all jobs and facilities were provided by a singular company. While the historical settlement still thrives, changing economic and social conditions threaten its existence. Today's residents are mostly descendants of the original workers, but keep an eye out for the textile factory and the strikingly red Crespis Castle. Put Crespi d'Adda on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Capriate San Gervasio travel website .

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By Roberta Benito Z On March 16, 2018

La prima volta che andai ne rimasi affascinata. Ogni volta che posso faccio un salto. Mi piace la passeggiata,la storia e quello che trasmette. Le varie costruzioni,gli stili,monumenti e il bellissimo... more »

The first time I went I was fascinated. Whenever I can I jump. I like the walk, history and what it conveys. The various buildings, styles, monuments and the beautiful park where children can play. The information centre then you can buy the Guide and the various forms of cotton .... I love seeing these things and can't wait the best time to pay a visit to this village

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By Maria Grazia C On March 11, 2018

Ha l'atmosfera di un paese abbandonato. La visita si limita a passeggiare sulle due strade del villaggio con le case di operai e dirigenti della fabbrica Crespi e la strada su cui affaccia la fabbrica... more »

Has the feel of an abandoned village. The visit merely walk on two village streets with houses of factory workers and managers of the Charity and the road on which the factory. The former home of the Crespi family the of can be seen only from a distance. A shame that this site is a UNESCO World Heritage site but then it is not really usable by mankind. It would be really desirable that the new ownership makes it usable and accessible, so how we can make the Manor House

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By Brugalinho On March 3, 2018

Bellissimo paese molto tranquillo e ti sembra ti tornare indietro nel tempo. Vera urbanizzazione industriale tipo inglese . SPETTACOLO more »

Beautiful country very quiet and you feel like you stepped back in time. Real industrial urbanization English type. SHOW

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By Matteo Danelli On May 2, 2017

Don't miss this point. You can really have an excellent overview of all village, with an excellent panorama if sky is clear!

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By HeartBreak Hotel Jackson On November 27, 2017

Piccolo paesino patrimonio unesco, la particolarità di questo luogo risiede nella sua storia e nel suo creatore. Questo paesello visto di per sè sembrerebbe dismesso e poco curato, ma per percepire il suo patrimonio culturale è necessario se non basilare una visita con la guida (costo 5€) alla fine della spiegazione guarderete con occhi diversi questo luogo provando ammirazione per la famiglia Crespi. Datori di lavoro come loro sarebbero oro colato al giorno d'oggi se non benefattori di un umanità che ai nostri tempi è svanita o quasi del tutto.

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Small town unesco world heritage, the uniqueness of this place lies in its history and its creator. This small village saw itself seems abandoned and uncared for, but to appreciate its heritage is necessary unless essential a visit with the Guide (cost €5) at the end of the explanation you look through different eyes this place feeling admiration for the Crespi family. Employers like them would face value nowadays unless benefactors of humanity in our time has vanished almost entirely.

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By Diego Mazzocchi On July 23, 2017

Borgo meraviglioso, sia per storia che per come è curato. Merita una visita sicuramente

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Wonderful village, both in history as it is cared for. Definitely worth a visit

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By Eduardo Chercoles On January 30, 2017

Curioso lugar por su historia. Conviene si no se puede acceder a las vistas guiadas que enseñan el interior recorrerlo con calma e informarse antes de ir de lo que era, como funcionaba, etc... Crespi d'Adda es Patrimonio de la Humanidad, y todo el complejo esta muy bien conservado. También tiene un mirador desde uno de sus extremos junto a la casa del párroco y medico en lo alto de la pequeña colina que bordea el pueblo. El acceso al mismo en ciertos periodo es restringido a vehículos. En invierno es un lugar muy tranquilo y se puede hacer un recorrido rápido para hacernos a la idea. Quien pueda que se una a las vistas guiadas.

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Curious place for its history. It is advisable if you can not access the guided views that teach inside take it calmly and inform yourself before you go for what it was, how it worked, etc... Crespi d'Adda is a patrimony of humanity, and all the complex is very well preserved. It also has a viewpoint from one end next to the House of the pastor and doctor at the top of the small hill bordering the town. Access to it in certain period is restricted to vehicles. In winter it is a very quiet and can be a quick tour to get the idea. Who can be a guided views.

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By Fabiano Baderna On May 17, 2017

Con una piccola salita si può godere un un punto vista che permette di avere un bella vista di insieme sul villaggio di Crespi d'Adda. Che permette di spaziare dal castello padronale al cimitero posto all'estremo sud.

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With a small hill you can enjoy a view that allows you to have a nice view of the village of Crespi d'Adda. Allowing range from stately Castle at the cemetery site in the far south.

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