Although the factories fell silent in 2003, the residential areas are still occupied and well maintained. The church, school and theatre are periodically open to visitors. But the Villa Padronale, the castle residence of Cristiforo Crespi is not open.

I reached Crespi d'Adda from Milan by taking the Matro to Gessate, then bus #Z310 to the terminus at Trezzo sul Adda. From there I crossed the bridge over the river to Capriate and followed the riverside road to the site.