The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Crespi d'Adda in Capriate San Gervasio in Lombardy is an outstanding example of the 19th- and early 20th-century 'company towns' built in Europe and North America by enlightened industrialists to meet the workers' needs The site is still remarkably intact and is partly used for industrial purposes although changing economic and social conditions now threaten its survival est un exemple exceptionnel de ces « villages ouvriers » des XIXe et XXe siècles en Europe et aux États-Unis Ils ont été construits par des industriels éclairés désireux de répondre aux besoins de leurs ouvriers Le site est resté remarquablement intact et a partiellement conservé son usage industriel mais l'évolution des conditions économiques et sociales constitue une menace pour sa survie يشكل موقع كريسبي دادا في كابرياتي سان جيرفازيو في لومبارديا مثلاً مميزًا عن تلك "القرى العمالية" في القرنين التاسع عشر والعشرين في أوروبا وفي الولايات المتحدة الأميركية وقد بناها صناعيون منوَّرون راغبون في الاستجابة إلى حاجات عمالهم وظلّ الموقع سليمًا بشكل مذهل وحافظ جزئيًا على جدواه الصناعية لكن تطور الظروف الاقتصادية والاجتماعية يشكل تهديدًا لبقائه 阿达的克里斯匹位于意大利伦巴底地区的卡普里亚特·圣·赫瓦西奥城(Capriate San Gervasio)。克里斯匹是19世纪和20世纪初欧洲和北美“公司城” (company towns)的著名典范，是那些有知识的工业家们为满足工人们的需要而修建的。尽管受到现代社会经济和社会环境的变化的威胁，这些场所仍然保存完好，并部分用于工业。 Креспи-д`Адда в Каприате-Сан-Джервазио в Ломбардии является ярким примером фабричных поселков XIX - начала XX вв. строившихся просвещенными предпринимателями в Европе и Северной Америке для расселения рабочих Поселок сохранился до наших дней и частично используется в целях продолжения производства однако изменившиеся социально-экономические условия представляют ныне угрозу его сохранности Situada en Capriate San Gervasio (Lombardía) la localidad de Crespi d'Adda es un ejemplo excepcional de los “poblados obreros” construidos en los siglos XIX y XX en Europa y los Estados Unidos por industriales filantrópicos deseosos de satisfacer las necesidades de sus obreros El sitio se ha conservado intacto y las actividades industriales se mantienen en parte aunque la evolución de la situación socioeconómica supone una amenaza para su supervivencia The workers’ village of Crespi d’Adda is situated in the Italian region of Lombardy at the extreme southern point of the “Isola Bergamasca” nestled between the Adda and Brembo rivers and the foothills of the Alps The village was founded by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi to house the workers in his textile factory and its final form was developed by Cristoforo’s son who had studied the functioning of German and English cotton mills He developed the town to provide comfortable housing and services in order to maintain a stable workforce and prevent industrial strife The town remained under the ownership of a single company until the 1970s after which many buildings Industrial activity has significantly declined with corresponding depopulation the town offered employees a high standard of living with housing in multi-family residences (each with its own garden) and community services that were well ahead of the times The entire town was laid out in a geometrically regular form The factory buildings and the offices were situated on one side of this road and the village itself on the opposite side of the road following a rectangular grid of roads in three lines The houses differ from each other in style offering a nice variety to the townscape a variety that corresponds to the role its occupants originally played inside the factory Workers benefited from other amenities in addition to housing including public lavatories and wash-houses a house for the local priest and one for the doctor a hydroelectric power station which supplied free electricity and other common services There were also buildings with a more symbolic value such as the church the castle (residence of the Crespi family) and houses for the factory managers located south of the workers’ residences Crespi d’Adda is an outstanding example of the 19th and early 20th century phenomenon of the ‘company town’ found in Europe and North America which was an expression of the prevailing philosophy of enlightened industrialists towards their employees Criterion (iv): Crespi d’Adda is an exceptional example of a working village of Europe and North America dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries and reflecting the predominant philosophy of enlightened industrialists with respect to their employees Criterion (v): Crespi d’Adda is a rare example of a ‘company town’ because its urban and architectural structure is unaltered having survived the inevitable threat posed by the evolution of economic and social conditions Crespi d’Adda has conserved much of its integrity as all aspects of the industrial town remain well preserved including factories This is due primarily to the fact that factory production continued until 2004 and industrial buildings have remained intact and have not been demolished or substantially modified this situation has permitted the retention of the relationships between these constituent elements pose a potential threat to its continued survival This threat might be contained and mitigated by recent positive changes with a demographic and socio-economic plan Crespi d’Adda’s isolated setting in the river valley is responsible in comparison with other Italian and European company towns where changes and modifications were made by their owners due to their close proximity to big cities and in response to changing economic conditions and social structures The village has retained all the original elements of a company town Authenticity in form and design are evident in the street pattern layout and the survival of its buildings and industrial buildings remain intact and have not been demolished or substantially modified some change has occurred such as modification to the colours of the residences from their original white exterior with red bricks surrounding window frames the alteration in industrial practice has resulted in a change of use for many buildings The property is administered by the Municipality of Capriate San Gervasio with some responsibility falling to the Consorzio Parco Regionale Adda Nord benefiting from various levels of protection: national the town is under the protection of Legislative Decree 42/2004 Code of cultural heritage and landscape which designated it as an “urban centre of historical character and environmental importance” This legislation imposes a number of restrictions on owners In both the historic centre and the surrounding landscape authorization for each intervention is granted or denied by the relevant authority (e.g a region can delegate to a municipality) in order to ensure the compatibility of the project with the conservation criteria protection is provided through prohibitions to inappropriate urban development or modifications Additional measures apply to the complex’s most important buildings such as the Crespi family mausoleum Crespi d’Adda is also subjected to an instrument of urban planning (Urban Master Plan) This plan regulates decisions concerning methods of intervention relating to environmental and architectural heritage on the basis of historical studies and analysis The entire property had remained in company ownership until it was sold in the 1970s the ownership of the various properties is divided among public (municipal) religious (Roman Catholic Church - Curia of Bergamo) and individual or private The private owner has indicated his intention to reallocate work in the factory probably related to the services sector and to improve cultural and touristic activities in the village but there are likely some parks on there that you've never heard of The park's best feature may be its two-for-one deal which allows guests to return to the park for free the day after their first visit Italy offers a variety of unique attractions just an hour's train from The Netherlands' capital city the theme park is loved for its fairytale-like atmosphere which enchants children and adults alike Florida is the perfect place for both wildlife and roller coaster enthusiasts The park features over 12,000 animals as well as some of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the Southeast US One reviewer commented that the park felt like the perfect escape from Hong Kong's busy city life Spain is just an hour away from Barcelona on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea The largest family destination resort in the Mediterranean the park is 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Cinderella's Castle as well as rides themed after Jurassic Park Visit INSIDER's homepage for more TripAdvisor has revealed the ‘Top 25 Amusement Parks in the World 2019’ with Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando For the fifth year in a row Universal’s Islands of Adventure is the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice as the #1 Amusement Park in the World In second place is Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando with another Universal theme park in third place – Universal Studios Florida in Orlando Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando comes in at number four with number five taken by Le Puy du Fou in Les Epesses In the top 10 are Universal Studios Hollywood in LA Earlier this year, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and it was so popular that visitors waited up to 10 hours to ride The new immersive attraction boasts rich sets, plenty of rare magical creatures innovative coaster technology and a captivating storyline Get the latest attractions industry  news direct to your inbox Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified Parksmania On Friday the Parksmania Awards 2019 have been delivered It was the 18th edition of the illustrious award that every year the online magazine Parksmania.it delivers to European and Italian amusement parks which distinguished themselves during the season with specific initiative in the amusement sector This award is internationally recognised as one of the most important event of the sector and every year it registers the participation of the best European and Italian parks representatives and leader companies operating in the amusement sector the 18th of October – open free also to spectators – has been enhanced by the performances of the artistic casts of Leolandia and Movieland Park The Full Live Video on Facebook During the day of Thursday and Friday there were reserved events for Italian parks managers with Round Tables An interesting appointment for more than 250 people operating in the sector exchange views and discuss about the issues of the always more difficult amusement structures management More than 45 amusement parks took part at this edition of Parksmania Awards which has been the most successful in terms of participation during the two days in program Leolandia Park was open to public so all the participants of the event had the possibility to enjoy the park in the Halloween version For information: awards@parksmania.it - info@amusementproject.it - info@parksmania.it The incessant passion and commitment of the Mack family brought also in 2019 new and various projects in one of the most representative Resort in the world Starting from the amazing new Hotel Krønasår to the rebuilding of the Scandinavian area with the new family dark ride Snorri Touren Europa Park reinforces even more its already notable amusement and welcoming offer Manufactured by the Swiss industry Intamin Taiga represents the current most important investment for the Finnish park Linnanmäki: the new rollercoaster features two thrilling launches LSM The layout and design were elaborate and complex due to the particular form of the ground and the presence of many surrounding buildings and attractions Umpteenth invention from the American industry Rocky Mountain Construction the hybrid rollercoaster Untamed turns out to be the transformation of an old attraction and it features the classic and original elements typical of this kind of rollercoaster: 5 unique inversions and 14 air-time moments along an over 1000 mt ride with a top speed of 92 km/h Inspired by a crucial period of France’s history this immersive walk-through features magnificent settings and unique special effects invented and created by the Puy du Fou team During 20 minutes guests can experience all the adventures and military achievements of Clovis through 14 different and suggestive settings Street Mission is an interactive dark ride produced in collaboration with Sally Corporation and its theme – first in Europe – features the characters from the cartoon “Sesame Street” This park’s first dark ride involved an investment of 15 million Euros and it is situated in the “SésamoAventura” region This attraction is meant to be for families thanks to its 3D world with funny gag and coloured animatronics manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction three original inversions and a top speed of 121 km/h The new and colourful “The Lion King and Jungle Festival” gives a unique occasion to celebrate in a joyful way two unforgettable classics of Disney animation: the unmissable features of this new event are the two great and original shows both for technical aspects and for artistic and emotional point of view from the beginning they have been extremely involving and appreciated by the audience Popcorn Revenge is an interactive dark ride that is in the new themed area of Indian inspiration The Belgian Park is facing a great renovation project that includes this new area which fits in with its sense of humour: the protagonists are popcorn characters that create chaos in different scenes inspired to famous films Looking for a particular location to spend the night Here are some accommodations outside Milanwhere to sleep in out-of-the-ordinary locations Outside Milan, there are several special places to sleep in an alternative way. Whether it is for a outing a weekend getaway or to celebrate a special occasion with someone And then now that some bridges such as April 25 or May 1 are approaching the opportunity to get away from the city is great think about adding an extra stop and try to stop at these very cozy little places Romantic sunsets can be admired from the balcony perhaps soaking in the warm outdoor hot tub The house is equipped with a bathroom with shower and an innovative mosquito repellent system Three hours from Milan there is a beautiful campsite where you can sleep in a real tepee We are located in the heart of the Maira Valley in the province of Cuneo healthy place full of peace and well-being where you can find yourself and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while a complex of 12 Indian tents (tepees) where you can have a unique experience We are two and a half hours away from Milan at Usseglio where this lovely refuge suspended in the void stands Yes this is the feeling you get when you enter it. The little house is right overhanging the void much of the interior walls are made of glass Including floor from which the entire valley below can be seen has become a very special accommodation where you can stay and experience something out of the ordinary. But have no fear there is no danger of turbulence or sudden drops here The suite has a small wellness center for exclusive use: infrared sauna herbal tea area and outdoor heated whirlpool as well as a playground for the little ones The facility can accommodate up to 4 people there are a school bus for 4 people and a mini school bus for two These American minivans have shuttled hundreds of students around the U.S and now have been transformed to accommodate vintage lovers Would you ever have thought of sleeping in an American school bus is another reality to be included in the special places where to sleep in an alternative way In fact you can lie down and rest inside a wine barrel a special location with exposed brick and barrel vaults like those found in typical wineries or taverns of yesteryear If you are a wine lover and want to have an immersive experience related just to the world of wine The nice touch is the bathtub to indulge in moments of intense relaxation surrounded by countless bottles of vintage wine Particular places to sleep in an alternative way in the province of Bergamo include a roccolo This is a hunting post used by hunters to hunt birds This completely renovated rockery promises to be a perfect accommodation for two it is the perfect facility for a romantic getaway or to get away from the world for a while Enveloped by the forests of the Imagna Valley The bathtub helps make the atmosphere even more intimate. Breakfast included, apericena by reservation. Typical and good products. you can check rates here Where: Via Cimalprato, Fraz, 24038 Valsecca BG SINGAPORE — Universal Studios Singapore has been named the top amusement park in Asia for the forth consecutive year by travel site TripAdvisor on Thursday (June 29) ahead of Hong Kong Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan The attraction also placed 17th globally in the 2017 Travellers’ Choice awards for Amusement Parks (World) Coming in first on the list is Universal’s Islands of Adventure in the United States Hong Kong Disneyland came in second for Asia and placed 25th globally Third on Asia’s list is Hong Kong’s Ocean Park followed by Universal Studios Japan (4th) and Legoland Malaysia (10th) award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for amusement parks worldwide List of the top 10 amusement parks in Asia: Universal Studios Singapore — Sentosa Island List of the top 25 amusement parks in the world: Universal’s Islands of Adventure — Orlando Disney California Adventure Park — Anaheim Walt Disney Studios Park — Marne-la-Vallee Todayonline.com and Today Online domains and apps are now part of 'Channelnewsasia.com' domain We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us On Friday the Parksmania Awards 2018 has been delivered It was the 17th edition of the illustrious award the 5th of October – open free also to spectators – has been enhanced by the performances of the artistic casts of Leolandia Video Live on Facebook The event was at 6.30 pm and it has been preceeded on Thursday the 4th and during the day of Friday the 5th by reserved events for Italian parks managers with Round Tables An interesting appointment for more than 150 people operating in the sector More than 45 amusement parks took part to the last edition of Parksmania Awards On Friday afternoon an important meeting took place among the associations which are working together with parks to make attractions and facilities more accessible to people with disabilities In the 2018 Europa Park presented many valuable news: rides for every target an engaging musical and additional scenographic elements in some areas of the Park and it has excellently distinguished itself in the management of a serious emergency A free fall of 50 metres and a track 750 metres long: these are the numbers of the longest and highest European dive coaster produced by Bolliger&Mabillard for the Swedish Park: three inversions more than 100km/h at top speed and an accurate theming in Nordic style complete that impressive attraction With its original layout and the use of the fire in a great scenographic 18 metre high element that is the centre of the attraction is a welcome return of the wooden rollercoaster in the United Kingdom Le Mystère de La Pérouse recalls the history of the French explorer and his sailing feats which ended with the tragic disappearance of his ships during a violent tropical storm The 15 minute walk-through/show remembers the most important moment of the story thanks to the actors and a skillful use of scenographic elements and multi-sensorial special effects is the leading edge of the important development of the Dutch Park it is added to the opening of two new themed areas and a completely renewed entrance Fenix perfectly balances strong emotions and great fun for a wide target of guests together with an exciting and original scenographic setting speed of over 140 km/h and a track of 1450 metres These data guarantee to the 28 guests of every train the best a modern rollercoaster can offer in Europe.