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Pazin Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 65 photos

CASTRUM PISINUM

Pazin is the city in the center of Istra that formed around a castle on a cliff below which the Pazin Brook disappears underground. It is mentioned in a document of Emperor Otto II dated 983 (Castrum Pisinum).
The present appearance of the castle dates from the 15th and 16th century.

PAZINSKA JAMA

The Pazin Jama (chasm) is the most beautiful example of the evolution of karstic hydrography and morphology in Istra. Subterranean investigations have revealed galleries, siphons and lakes of great depth.

GIMNAZIJA

Secondary School - Gymnasium - the first school in Istra where instruction was conducted in the Croatian language (since 1899).

Last visit to Pazin: Aug 2002
Intro Written Sep 22, 2002
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Reviews (8)

Castrum Pasinium Things to Do (4)

This is the croat of arms which lies on the eastern walls of the castle. more travel advice

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The huge and massive defending tower on the western side of the Castle. more travel advice

Castrum Pasinium Things to Do (4)

See the massive defending walls of the Castle and the parich church in the perspective. more travel advice

Castrum Pasinium Things to Do (4)

Castrum Pasinium is the Latin name for the Castle of Pazin, it hosts Museum nowadays. more travel advice

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BruceDunning Mar 1, 2009 at 12:53 PM

We just took a cruise to Panama, Costa Rica and Cozumel. A worker on ship form this town explained a lot and I am interested is seeing the area soon, and meet you.
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JLBG Apr 19, 2004 at 4:07 AM

Psychologists say that a slip of pen is always revealing. There is very nice one on your Pazin page ! I like it very much ! Will you find it ? If you do, don't delete it !
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dabuwan Apr 15, 2003 at 11:54 AM

Again a great page about one of the many istrian treasures.
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Gili_S Mar 15, 2003 at 10:52 AM

Interesting place & beautiful pictures. But how can we get here?
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Daja123 Mar 13, 2003 at 7:45 AM

Absolutely beautiful pics. Wow
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Simplysal Feb 23, 2003 at 3:52 AM

Yeah, I said you're rocking and rolling up in here.
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cbeaujean Dec 2, 2002 at 3:44 AM

i though i knew a lot about your country......tks for this discovery!