PazinPazin is a town in central Istria and the seat of Istria County. The old part of the town, Kastel, lies on a hill about 130 m above the abyss called Jama (Fojba), in which the Pazincica river descends. The abyss represents a unique natural monument, a specific hydrographic and morphologic phenomenon of the Istrian karst landscape.    Of the natural attractions one should mention the famous cave, 130 m deep, with an abyss in the cave and several small lakes under the town and the first person to explore it was the French spelaealogist E. A. Martel in 1893, probably inspired by the imagination of his countryman Jules Verne, the author of SF novels. Namely, in Verne's novel Mathias Sandorf (Paris, 1885), which is set here.At 28-th of february, 1992, a City Council pronounced the Jules Verne Street (in Croatian: Ulica Jules Vernea), as a first visual sign of dedication to this great French author and his writings about Pazin in his novel "Mathias Sandorf" (1885). tourist offer
Town's favourable traffic and geographic position has spurred the development of transit tourism. The town also disposes of natural and social attractions which have given rise to excursion tourism and hunting tourism.Tourism in town and the vicinity is based upon the beauties of the untouched natural landscape and the rich cultural/historical heritage.In the city there are several cultural and historical institutions, sports clubs and societies.In town there is a variety of catering objects, where a guest can taste venison and indigenous Istrian specialities.Guests can stay in apartments and rooms offered by taverns as well as new private homes. Agrotourism is also making its way into tourism. Here guests can find an apartment to stay in as well as enjoy lovely homemade Istrian cuisine. In Agrotourism, everything that is served is home-grown and home-bred. Many of the inhabitants also make their own wine which guests can enjoy accompanying their meal. Along with its agrotourism and accommodation, activities such as hiking and bike-riding are just a couple of things to do in this beautiful city. Guests can also take advantage of the many sports and recreational facilities located in the city. history and herritageThe Castle is the biggest and the best-preserved medieval fortress in Istria and was first mentioned in written documents in 983. A fabulous castle with a spectacular location, conquered, destroyed and rebuilt many times.Cave of Pazin is the miraculous abyss which has since long ago attracted the attention of many who had a chance to see that unique work of natural forces. Renowned French writer Jules Verne dedicated the Cave and the Castle the main dramatic role in his novel "Mathias Sandorf". Ethnographic Museum of Istria is located in the medieval castle; it collects and preserves treats and presents artifacts which are in connection with life of people in Istria peninsula. Town Museum is situated in the medieval castle, and based in 1997 deals with collecting, processing, storage and publication of the cultural and historical materials from the city and surroundings. Church of Saint Nicholas was built in 1266 but few remains visible from that period as was later completely transformed in Gothic style. how to getTown is well connected with all towns in Istria, Rijeka and the rest of Croatia. Railroad connects it directly with Pula, while with the rest of Croatia connects only through Slovenia rail. The closest airport is in Pula.return from Pazin to Exploring Croatia travel & tourism guide New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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