"Enrico Coturri" Historical Studies Day
The annual Valdinievole history conference in the village of Buggiano Castello
About Coturri Historical Studies Day
A history conference in the heart of Valdinievole
The "Enrico Coturri" Historical Studies Day is the most significant cultural event in the calendar of Buggiano Castello, an ancient medieval village in the municipality of Buggiano, located in the heart of the Tuscan Valdinievole. Every year in early June, the halls of the Palazzo Pretorio welcome historians, researchers, and university professors for a day entirely dedicated to exploring a specific theme linked to the local territory, its landscape, and its historical roots.
The legacy of Enrico Coturri
The conference is named after Enrico Coturri, the scholar who founded the Buggiano Castello Cultural Association in 1979 and served as its first president. Since then, the Studies Day has become a benchmark for local and regional historiography, gathering contributions over its many editions that have greatly enriched our knowledge of the Valdinievole. The Proceedings of each conference are collected and published, forming a valuable series of studies available for consultation at the Buggiano Municipal Library.
Themes and speakers
Each edition focuses on a monographic topic: from the borderlands of the Valdinievole to medieval fortification, and from the agricultural landscape to the literary and artistic history of the area. The presentations, delivered by professors from Italian universities and industry experts, are divided into morning and afternoon sessions, featuring coordination and open debate. While the scientific standard is high, the content remains accessible to anyone with a passion for history and local heritage.
Buggiano Castello, the village of citrus
The setting is Buggiano Castello, known as the village of citrus due to its unique microclimate, which allows for the cultivation of citrus fruits and Mediterranean plants in the historic gardens of the village's residences. Attending the Studies Day is also an opportunity to experience the intimate atmosphere of this corner of Tuscany, wandering through medieval alleys, the Pieve, and the Palazzo Pretorio.
A free event open to all
The "Enrico Coturri" Historical Studies Day offers free admission and provides a unique chance to engage directly with historical research by listening to scholars and participating in discussions. It is promoted by the Buggiano Castello Cultural Association, often in collaboration with the Municipality of Buggiano.
Coturri Historical Studies Day — edition 2026
The 47th "Enrico Coturri" Historical Studies Day brought together scholars and university professors in Buggiano Castello to discuss the theme "The Hills of Valdinievole: History, Landscape, and Conservation." The conference, promoted by the Buggiano Castello Cultural Association, explored the hills as a historical subject, landscape transformations, and the forms of medieval settlement in the Valdinievole.
Proceedings began at 9:00 AM at the Palazzo Pretorio and concluded in the late afternoon, alternating between morning and afternoon sessions with moments for coordination and debate. The 2026 event once again confirmed its role as a key reference point for the historiography of the Valdinievole.
Programme Coturri Historical Studies Day 2026
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Palazzo Pretorio, Buggiano Castello
Theme of the day: "The Hills of Valdinievole: History, Landscape, and Conservation."
Morning session (from 9:00 AM)
- 9:00 AM — Opening of proceedings and introductory remarks
- The hills as a historical subject — Rossano Pazzagli (University of Molise)
- Medieval castle settlements and landscape transformations in Valdinievole — Marco Milanese (University of Sassari)
- Followed by further presentations dedicated to the history and protection of the hilly landscape
1:00 PM — Lunch break
Afternoon session
- Resumption of proceedings in the afternoon with concluding presentations
- Final remarks by Leonardo Rombai (University of Florence)
- 6:00 PM — Closing of proceedings
Coordination and moderation by Rossano Pazzagli and Carlo Vivoli.
Highlights Coturri Historical Studies Day 2026
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Practical information — Coturri Historical Studies Day
Location
Palazzo Pretorio, Piazza Pretorio 1, Buggiano Castello (Municipality of Buggiano, province of Pistoia).
How to get there
By car: from the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway, take the Chiesina Uzzanese or Montecatini Terme exit, then follow signs for Buggiano Castello (a few minutes away). By train: Borgo a Buggiano-Stignano station on the Florence-Viareggio line, followed by a short journey to the upper village.
Admission
Admission is free. Lunch at local village restaurants is available for purchase and requires reservation.
Contact
Associazione Culturale Buggiano Castello APS — tel. +39 339 6600862 — www.buggianocastello.it
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Where does it take place — Coturri Historical Studies Day
Palazzo Pretorio di Buggiano Castello
Piazza Pretorio 1, 51011 Buggiano