Curiosando e Riciclando

A market to give new life to things

Curiosando e Riciclando is the traditional reuse market that, one Sunday a month, brings the historic center of Borgo a Buggiano to life—the most vibrant village in the municipality of Buggiano, located in the province of Pistoia in the heart of the Tuscan Valdinievole. Along Corso Indipendenza and the streets of the old town, a stroll unfolds filled with stalls, curiosities, and small treasures, guided by a simple and timely idea: giving objects a new life instead of throwing them away.

What you will find at the stalls

The market brings together antiques, crafts, collectibles, and vintage items, with exhibitors arriving from all over Tuscany. While wandering among the stalls, you can stumble upon all kinds of items:

• furniture and home decor
• vintage clothing, accessories, and trinkets
• vinyl records, CDs, and cassette tapes
• paintings, prints, books, and vintage magazines
• ornaments, tools, and various curious objects

It is a haven for collectors, enthusiasts, and casual browsers hunting for a bargain or a hard-to-find piece, all set in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Reuse, savings, and environmental respect

Behind the cheerfulness of the market lies a clear message: spreading the culture of reuse, energy saving, and environmental respect. Every object that changes hands is a small gesture against waste, and over the years, the initiative has become a benchmark for those who love quality second-hand goods and concrete sustainability.

A day in the village

Visiting the market is also the perfect opportunity to discover Borgo a Buggiano: during the event, local shops remain open, often with special offers, while bars, pastry shops, ice cream parlors, and pizzerias welcome visitors with outdoor seating along the promenade. It is well worth stopping at the village's two churches, the Church of Santa Marta, next to the town hall, and the Church of San Pietro Apostolo, both of which house valuable works of art. In the most extensive editions, there is also a corner dedicated to children, with games and pony rides.

Who organizes it

The initiative is produced by the Associazione culturale Pinocchio 3000, which manages the event on behalf of the Vivi il Borgo Committee, with the patronage of the Municipal Administration of Buggiano. Established in November 2022, the market has quickly established itself as one of the most beloved events on the Valdinievole calendar, drawing visitors from all over Tuscany, one Sunday at a time.