ISTRA INSPIRIT: Jules Verne: Escape from the castle
17.06.2012
How Count Sandorf escaped from the castle and what Jules Verne knew about it
In Jules Verne’s novel, in 1867 Mathias Sandorf was preparing a conspiracy for the secession of Hungary from the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. But, he was discovered, and after a trial, was thrown in the Castle of Pazin to await execution. Sandorf and two other conspirators managed to escape from the castle by descending the cliff of the Cave of Pazin into its abyss. This adrenaline adventure is followed by a party, drinks and music from this historical time period.
Ticket price: 200 HRK per person
Duration: 2-3 hours
Booking and information: +385 52 88 00 88
For more information visit www.istrainspirit.hr
Istra Inspirit is a project of the Region of Istria, Istrian Tourist Board and Istrian Tourism Development Agency whose goal is to enrich the peninsula’s cultural tourism events. The project includes events that revive history, Istrian myths and legends at authentic locations. In only a few days, visitors will be able to travel through time, through the period of castles, Roman villas, urban centres and museums, participating in Roman feasts, medieval executions, Baroque balls and visiting a coal mine. Moments of Istria’s mystical history, demonstrated by excellent actors in superb scenery, followed by a specially prepared dinner with menus from various historical periods, entertainment, dancing and interesting surprises...
This is an opportunity to experience extraordinary magical adventures possible only in Istria!
Join this unique revival of the spirits of Istrian history!
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- Umag
- Novigrad
- Brtonigla
- Buje
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- Pula
- Medulin
- NP Brijuni
- Barban
- Fažana
- Ližnjan
- Marčana
- Vodnjan
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- Labin
- Rabac
- Kršan
- Raša
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- Funtana
- Vrsar
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- Pazin
- Buzet
- Grožnjan
- Hum
- Motovun
- Oprtalj
- Roč
- Svetvinčenat
- Višnjan
- Vižinada
- Žminj
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- Rovinj
- Bale
- Kanfanar
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- Poreč
- Kaštelir Labinci
- Tar
- Vabriga

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