Crespi D'Adda ---

Crespi d'Adda is an example of industrial archaeology classified, in December 1995, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an exceptional workers' village in perfect state of preservation with an exemplary urban planning layout. Discover the history of the Crespi family and immerse yourself in life from the past century. History of the Crespis and birth of the village The Crespis, a family of weavers, began their activities here in 1878 knowing that there was plenty of available labor in this area and seeing the possibility of creating an industrial canal along the Adda to exploit its hydraulic energy. Thus Cristoforo Crespi, the founder. Built the so-called palasòcc', but it was with the arrival of his son Silvio, educated in England, that a plan was made for the entire villa