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Restaurants

In the Village:

Ristorante "Antica osteria da Mualdo"
TEL 02 90937077 - website

Bar-tavola calda "Villaggio Cafè"
TEL 02 90980107 - website

Accomodation

In the Village there is a guest house, very close to the Information Point:
for further information and prices send us an email.

In the surroundings there are hotels and b&b: for further information and prices send us an email.

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How to visit Crespi

RECOMMENDATIONS
TO ALL VISITORS

Do not disturb the tranquillity of workers' houses (all inhabited).

Please pay special care while visiting the cemetery and the church (still in service).

Attention: the Crespi village is not an equipped museum: certain parts of the site cannot be visited

How to visit Crespi?

The Village of Crespi is still inhabited. There are no formal entrances or opening hours.

The Village of Crespi can be visited either with a guide or on your own: in either case, please behave respectfully towards its inhabitants and monuments.

  • PRIVATE GUIDED VISITS
    We recommend that you book a guided visit, which is the most satisfying way to discover the complex reality of Crespi.
    Choose the day and time and book the visit:
    - by fax at +39 02 90964618
    - or mail: info@villaggiocrespi.it
    For all details see Guided visits
  • VISITING ON YOUR OWN
    If you wish to visit the Village of Crespi on your own, we suggest that you start from the Information Point, near the coach/car park, (follow the signs "Villaggio Crespi Cultura"). Our office provides information about Crespi, as well as maps and illustrated guidebooks.

What can I see in Crespi?

The Crespi Village was declared World Heritage by Unesco, as an extremely well preserved example of workers’ villages, which were founded by illuminated industralists in late 19th century, to satisfy the needs of their employees. <Passeggiare per il Villaggio Crespi e osservare il suo impianto geometrico e ordinato, le sue case operaie ancor oggi abitate, i servizi per la comunità di lavoratori ideati allora dagli industriali Crespi (la chiesa, la scuola, il dopolavoro, il cimitero ecc.) permette oggi di rivivere l'eccezionale storia di un vero e proprio villaggio ideale del lavoro, un piccolo feudo dove il castello del padrone era simbolo sia dell'autorità sia della benevolenza, verso gli operai e le loro famiglie.>

And the factory?

The factory, which ceased to operate in 2004, is closed for public. Today the building that used to be a cotton mill is not equipped as a museum, but it has kept its fascinating architecture, which you can admire from the main street.

How to get to Crespi?

For maps and details see How to get