Tourist guide Pazin, Croatia

Pazin is a small town in Croatia and is the administrative center of Istria county. It is located in the center of the Istrian peninsula on the top of steep cliffs below which is a chasm of Pazinčica river, known as the Pazin cave. It was first mentioned in the 10th century as Castrum Pisinum or Pazin fortress which belonged to the former Poreč diocese. In the 14th century was established Pazin county, which was ruled by many different feudal lords over the next centuries. After the Second World War, Pazin, like the whole region of Istra has finally been annexed to Croatia. Today Pazin is a modern city that attracts many visitors and tourists thanks to its rich cultural and historical heritage as well as romantic green hills that surround it. Accommodation is offered in very well-kept and high-quality apartments, rooms and holiday homes in private family houses. From historic sites, we recommend visiting Pazin castle, which is the largest and best-preserved medieval fortress in Istria and in which are located exhibitions of Ethnographic Museum of Istria and Pazin City Museum. Beneath the castle walls is a unique hydrogeological phenomenon of Dinaric Karst, Pazin cave to which Pazinčica river plunges. Pazin cave was one of the inspirations of the famous novelist Jules Verne. In the town center is the parish church of St. Nicholas, which was built in the 12th century In the 15th and 18th century, the church was reconstructed and rebuilt, and the frescoes inside are best preserved Late Gothic art in Istria Nearby Pazin there are many cycling paths, passing through lush green forests of Istria, where all nature and active holidays lovers will enjoy In addition to cycling, the tourist offering of Pazin and the surrounding area includes horseback riding, hunting, fishing, jeep safari, and zip line above Pazin cave The gastronomy of this region is extremely rich and varied, and in the vicinity of Pazin, there are many rural households, where you can taste many Istrian specialties including the famous truffle Visit Pazin, this green heart of Istria and discover the beautiful interior of Istria Search for cheap private accommodation in Pazin Apartments, rooms and holiday homes for rent in Pazin and surroundings, cheaper up to 40% Welcome to Pazin!