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Crespi Cup 2008

 

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FREE ACCESS

The entrance to all the technical demonstrations, lectures and shows is completely free, like part of the workshops.
During the event it will be possible to visit also the Crespi Bonsai nurseries.

CRESPI BONSAI MUSEUM

For the length of the event it will be possible to participate in guided visits to the famous Crespi Bonsai Museum. Founded in 1991 it includes centuries-old trees and even thousands-old trees like the unique Ficus retusa Linn, but also ancient pots.

ORIENTAL SHOP

Throughout the event a little market of typical Oriental objects like fans, little umbrellas, varnishes, incenses and porcelains will be at visitors' disposal. An area will be dedicated to the most ancient drink of the world: the tea, with various mixtures, teapots, cups and accessories from Japan and China.

...TO WIN A BONSAI

Vote the bonsai tree you like best, according to your own judgment, from the exhibition-competition "Enthusiasts' Exhibition". Among all those who will vote the winner of a beautiful bonsai will be drawn.

OPENING TIME

Friday 12th-19th September:
from 6.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Saturday 13th-20th September:
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Sunday 14th-21st September:
from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Monday 15th:
from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tuesday 16th
, Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th:
from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.;
from 2.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

EVENT LOCATION

CRESPI BONSAI - Corso Sempione, 35 - 20015 Parabiago (Mi) - Map »
Tel. 0039 0331 491850 - Fax 0039 0331 559410

HOW TO COME TO CRESPI BONSAI

HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY MOTOR-WAY
From the barrier Milano-Melegnano  take the motor-way “Milano-Laghi”. Follow the direction Varese-Malpensa, way out at “Origgio ovest”. As soon as possible turn back your way, or drive until the first round about and then turn back. Turn right at the first stop and then turn left at the traffic-light; follow the way for about 2 km and then turn right at the traffic-light, driving into the Statale del Sempione. The Crespi Bonsai Centre is farther on, on your left.
In case you arrive from the opposite direction, that is from Varese, choose the way out at Legnano. Turn right at the round about, then follow the way and turn left at the next round about, driving into the Statale del Sempione.  Follow the way for about 4 km, then the Crespi Bonsai Centre will be on your right.

Sede Crespi Bonsai di ParabiagoMILANO MALPENSA AIRPORT
About 20 km from Parabiago. There is no direct bus/train service from Malpensa Airport to Parabiago, only taxi. Bus and train Service to Milan city centre: every hour.

MILANO LINATE AIRPORT
About 50 km from Parabiago. City bus service to Milan city centre: very frequently.

HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY TRAIN
Underground line number 2 (green), get off at Porta Garibaldi Station. From "Porta Garibaldi Station - Passante" leaves the train to Parabiago.
Crespi Bonsai is 3 km from the station.

HOW TO COME TO PARABIAGO BY BUS
Underground line number 1 and/or 2 (green or red), get off at Cadorna Station. From Cadorna square leaves a STIE bus service to Gallarate: get off at S. Lorenzo bus stop, walk farther on and find the Crespi Bonsai Centre on your left.


For information

CRESPI BONSAI - Corso Sempione, 35 - 20015 Parabiago (Mi) ITALY
Tel. 0039 0331 491850 Fax 0039 0331 559410

crespicup@crespibonsai.it

 

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SPONSOR CRESPI CUP

Shigeo Ebihara

Shigeo Ebihara

Shigeo Ebihara, special guest at the Crespi Cup 2008: "Bonsai can show the beauty of a work of art and become itself a work of art, only when it is true expression of the artist's creative power."
Shigeo Ebihara, one of the most reknown artists of the contemporary bonsai art...

RESTAURANTS

RISTORANTE PIZZERIA ARABESQUE
Via Ugo Foscolo, 6/a - Parabiago MI
Tel. 0331 553440

RISTORANTE LA FORNACE
Via Sempione, 241 - S. Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 518308
www.polihotel.it

RISTORANTE LA GUARDIA
Via XX Settembre, 73 - Nerviano  MI
Tel. +39 0331 415370
www.polihotel.it

RISTORANTE NORI SUSHI
Via Marconi 19, Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 557605
 
www.norisushi.it

RISTORANTE GIAPPONESE ZEN
Corso di Porta Romana, 1 - Milano
Tel. +39 02 89013557 - www.zenworld.it

HOTELS

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HOTEL DEL RIALE ****
Via S.Giuseppe, 1 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 554600
www.hotelriale.it

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POLI HOTEL ****
Corso Sempione - San Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 42341
www.polihotel.it

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HOTEL DEI GIARDINI ****
Via dei Giardini, 8/10 - Nerviano MI
Tel. +39 0331 585200
hoteldeigiardini.com

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HOTEL DOMUS GHERZI ***
Via Matteotti, 17 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 553170
domus-hotel.it

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ANTICA LOCANDA VILLORESI ***
S.S. 33 del  Sempione, 4 - Nerviano MI
Tel. +39 0331 559450
locandavilloresi.it

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HOTEL 5 MULINI ***
Via Roma, 58 - San Vittore Olona MI
Tel. +39 0331 514800

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ALBERGO CRISTALLO **
Via Sant'Ambrogio, 6 - Legnano MI
Tel. +39 0331 548694
albergocristallo.it

B&B

IL ROCCOLO BED & BREAKFAST
Via Liguria 8 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 554331

B&B

CORTE SAN FRANCESCO
Via San Francesco, 4  - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 0331 490284
Tel. +39 340 8192796

B&B

CAFFÈLATTE
P.za Volontari del Sangue, 2
Parabiago MI - Tel. +39 0331491320

B&B

AL 12
Via San Martino, 12 - Parabiago MI
Tel. +39 380 3654869

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