Rapicio Castle
Pisino residence of the Rapicio family
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The Rapicio Castle (Croatian: Palača Rapicio; Italian: Castello Rapicio), also Rapicio House (Croatian: Kuća Rapicio; Italian: Casa Rapicio) was the residence of the Rapicio family in Pazin, Croatia. Located on the edge of a cliff, it was built in the 16th century. It was bombed together with the Italian gymnasium in World War II, and today the only vestiges are its ruins.
| Rapicio Castle | |
|---|---|
| Pazin, Croatia | |
The ruins of the castle in 2016 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 45.2406°N 13.9296°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
History
The house was built by the Rapicios in the cinquecento.[1] They had moved to Pazin in the same century, inter-marrying with the most prominent families of the County of Pisino.[2] It was built on the edge of a cliff (foiba),[3] near Pazin Castle, probably for safety reasons.[1][4]
The castle was bombed along with the Italian gymnasium during World War II. Dilapidated, its ruins are still present.[1][5]
Gallery
Ruins of the Rapicio Castle, perched over the foiba
Close-up of window frame
