Sveti Petar u šumi - the smallest municipality in Istria The smallest municipality in Istria has a very interesting name ( St. Peter in the woods). District of Sveti Petar u šumi is located in the heart of Istria alongside Patina and only six kilometers from Rovinj away. The municipality has more than a thousand inhabitants according to the census of 2001. District of Sveti Petar u šumi is located on the site of an old Benedictine monastery where a cultural center was located. In the village there are a kindergarten and primary school. The image of Lady Čestohovska which weeps off tears of blood is well kept in the Church Sveti Petar and Pavle. The company Puris and few of other companies assure job and life and opportunities here. Of celebrities are to mention Turčinović Josip, Josip Bratulić and Zagreb Bishop Šimun Bratulić. Of sports clubs in the municipality should be mentioned NK Puris Sveti Petar u Šumi, KK Puris, Konjički club Hipos, Boćarski klub S...veti Petar u šumi. The residents are working in agriculture for a long time. The locals are known as specialized tradesmen and very hardworking people.  In the past many took a job in the construction of a railway line or in the mine. Since always, the man from the district of Sveti Petar u šumi works diligently, and does not need much to be satisfied. Although there are not many guests who visit this place those which visited it are thrilled. Congregation with only three hundred families can offer no mass tourism but, no matter, you are always welcome here.