One of the largest inland towns in Istria, Pazin's main draw is its superb medieval castle and spectacular setting. Built in the ninth century, the castle is set dramatically high on a cliff top overlooking a gorge, with its entrance over a drawbridge.
The current layout dates to the 14th century when the four wings were joined to form a courtyard. The castle now serves as home to the Ethnographic Museum of Istria, with its many displays of traditional costumes, textiles, farming implements, fishing equipment, musical instruments, and household items.
