The quaint village of Pican, known as Petena during Roman times, lies about 12 kilometers southeast of Pazin and has been of religious importance since the fifth century with a long history as a bishop's see.
Today, the village boasts a variety of well-preserved medieval buildings, including the lovely town gates dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.
Also of interest is St. Nicephorus Cathedral, originally built in the 14th century and completely rebuilt in the early 1700s.
