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Pazin Travel Guide: 31 reviews and 65 photos

Pazin is a small industrial town of the center of Istria.
It has a castle (kastel) built around 1540 on the remains of an older one from the 10th century. The river Pazincica disappear in a chasm and form three lakes underneath the town. The Caves of Pazin (Pazinska jama) have given to french writer Jules Verne the idea, in his novel 'Mathias Sandorf', to have his heroe, a magyar rebel, escape to his persuers into the chasm and go out in the fjord of Lim !
Saint Nicolas church has a fine campanile.

When arriving in Pazin from Porec, you will encounter cement producing facilities which are the main industry in the town.

Last visit to Pazin: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Aug 24, 2004
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Reviews (6)

Cardinal's coat of arm Things to Do (6)

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Bishop's coat of arm Things to Do (6)

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Fighter angel Things to Do (6)

Outside the south wall of Sveti Nikole, three bas-reliefs. This one depicts a frightening angel ready for fight. Would... more travel advice

Christ statue Things to Do (6)

IIn front of the entrance of Sveti Nikole, sits a statue of a Christ down from the cross. Lichens are often used for... more travel advice

Comments (6)

volopolo Dec 14, 2008 at 12:55 PM Report Abuse

Interesting! Nice tips and pictures!
LoriPori Aug 27, 2007 at 5:03 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page on Pazin. Also thanks for visiting my Delphi page.
matcrazy1 Apr 18, 2005 at 11:38 AM Report Abuse

Great little page as your usual on Istria. I liked a lot of Italian influences driving around Istria, it was my mistake not to go inland!
Karolina01 Sep 22, 2004 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

Very good photos and tips about Pazin.
olja1234 Sep 19, 2004 at 1:28 PM Report Abuse

Perfect description of the church. Thank you.
rozehill Aug 27, 2004 at 10:47 PM Report Abuse

Sveti Nikole Church looks so wonderful inside and out.