Villa Crespi
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Restaurant |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Founder | Cristoforo Benigno Crespi |
| Headquarters | Orta San Giulio , Italy |
Key people | Antonino Cannavacciuolo (chef) |
| Products | Hotel, Dining |
Villa Crespi is a rural mansion from the 19th century located in Orta San Giulio, Piedmont, Italy, near Lake Orta and beneath the Sacro Monte di Orta. This establishment functions as a high-end hotel and dining venue overseen by chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo, boasting three Michelin stars.
The property is notable for its unique tower resembling a minaret and an interior atrium adorned with arabesque stucco designs. Commissioned in 1879 by affluent cotton entrepreneur Cristoforo Benigno Crespi and crafted by architect , it was intended as a seasonal retreat for Crespi's family, drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern architectural styles observed during his commercial journeys. Previously, the villa was known as Villa Pia in honor of Crespi's spouse.
In 1914, the villa served as the filming site for Giuseppe Pinto's Iwna, the Ganges' Pearl ().
External links
- Villa Crespi on Catalogo generale dei Beni Culturali – Ministry of Culture
- Articles with short description
- Villas in Piedmont
- Buildings and structures in Orta San Giulio
- Moorish Revival architecture in Italy
- Eclectic architecture in Italy
- Restaurants in Italy
- Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy
- Tourist attractions in Piedmont
- Restaurants established in 1999
- 1999 establishments in Italy
- Residential buildings completed in the 1880s