In the center of the peninsula where the contact Gray, Red and White Istria lies Pazinština, the area named after the city which rises to 130 m high rock, Pazin pit, which plunges Pazinčica, the only Istrian underground. Pazin has always played an important role in the history of Istria, and today is the hub of the Istrian County, the cultural focus and the seat of Parliament cakavian that nurtures tradition chakavian heritage. The medieval castle was built in the ninth. century and the first written proof of the city from the 983rd year. Changed masters, and when the 1571st Pazin villagers raised the revolt, the feudal lords was crushed in blood. Pazinski the castle its present appearance between the ages of XIII. to XV!. century and is well preserved. It is now decorated with archaeological museum Pazinštine
and ethnological treasures, and there is a unique exhibition of old Istrian church bells. Mesh ceiling of the parish church of Sv. Nicholas from XII!. c. valuable frescoes painted in the Franciscan? piece monastery from XV. The main altar is polyptych Girolamo da Santacroce.
Those who want a break from the summer crowds on the beach, Pazin offers plenty of interesting and richness of traditional Istrian cuisine that differs from those along the coast. Pazinština is known for hunting wild rabbits, deer and wild birds, and there is a breeding turkeys. Therefore, choose turkey on Pazin way or a dish of wild? Is "GNOCCHI" Istrian sausages, fritters, "kroštule, and excellent Malvasia and Teran.

Events: Pazinski Fair - The largest traditional monthly fair is held in Istria, in the center of Pazin, every first Tuesday of the month and lasts from early morning until dark.