Pazin Castle

The stone fortress sits atop a steep rock formation at 250 meters elevation, featuring high towers and thick defensive walls overlooking the Pazincica River gorge.

First documented as Castrum Pisinum in 983, the castle transferred from bishops of Porec to noble families, including the Habsburgs and Montecuccoli until 1945.

The castle complex contains the Ethnographic Museum of Istria and the Town Museum, displaying collections of regional artifacts and historical documents.

Visitors can access multiple exhibition rooms, including a medieval chapel, with guided tours available in several languages throughout the operating hours.

The fortress stands directly above a natural limestone chasm where the Pazincica River disappears into an underground cave system.

Location: Pazin

Inception: 10 century

Elevation above the sea: 250 m

Website: http://emi.hr/index.php?jezik=it

GPS coordinates: 45.24028,13.93056

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:25