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Crespi d'Adda, Capriate San Gervasio

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Must see · World heritage site · Neighborhood · Other

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. Work out when and for how long to visit Crespi d'Adda and other Capriate San Gervasio attractions using our handy Capriate San Gervasio road trip planner.

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By alessandrofL127YD

This beautiful city built at the end of 1800 is perfectly preserved. Cristoforo Benigno Crespi built it, together with the factory , to give a job and a roof to hundreds of workers. He made also... more »
By Tualie

On those days (1800’s) the working class most lived in cramped and unhealthy conditions so some industrials thought to alleviate those conditions by providing them a better residential environment... more »

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