Croatia Istria Pazin

Pazin by T. S.

Small and unassuming, this relaxed town is home to several interesting historic landmarks, nearby natural attractions, and a museum.

The current town was mostly built beneath the medieval fortress. The present-day Castle Montecuccoli was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th century and disassembled in the 18th and 19th. It has been a museum since the end of World War II. The Pazin ponor (Pazinska jama/Foiba) located under the castle was partially explored by Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1896 and is the best example of karst hydrography and morphology in Istria. Castle and a gorge inspired Jules Verne for the novel Mathias Sandorf of 1885.

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Pazin, Croatia

Pazin by T. S.

Small and unassuming, this relaxed town is home to several interesting historic landmarks, nearby natural attractions, and a museum.
Pazin Chasm

Pazin by James Stringer

Visitors can zipline across the gorge to enjoy stunning views of the chasm, located right below the city's castle.
Historic Center, Pazin

Pazin by John W. Schulze

Wander through the lovely old town center, admiring its historic buildings and seeking out the best vantage points to view the chasm.
Pazin Castle

2009_0731_11_Pazin by Peter Collins

Existing since the 9C and featuring fine 15C-16C stylistic elements, this castle now houses the fascinating Istrian Ethnographic Museum.
St. Nicholas Church, Pazin

Žminj (Italian: Gimino) by Miroslav Vajdic

A 13C church whose interior is decorated with 14C frescoes, known for depicting an array of poignant biblical and religious scenes.

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