Donji Miholjac is located in eastern Slavonia, and administratively it belongs to Osijek Baranja County. According to the census in 2001. the city had 10,265 inhabitants. It is located three kilometers away from the border with Hungary, and especially important for this city is proximity to the river Drava and the dense forests that were responsible for the possibility of life from ancient times until today. There are numerous archaeological finds from ancient times, of which the most important are Janjevci, Brdača, Staro groblje and rudina Maroslavci. The Romans were also here and their collapse leads to changes in the structure of the population in these areas. Then, for the first time were mentioned Croats and during the upcoming years Slavonia came under Hungarian rule. In 1102nd it comes to fusion of the Croatia and Hungary, and to the coronation of King Coleman with Croatian crown. The Hungarian population attempted to separate Slavonia of the Dalmatian Croatia, and are therefor...e their have built diocese and parishes. At 5. of June 2007. Donji Miholjac celebrated the 950th anniversary of the city itself. During the 20th century it came to the industrial and urban development of the city, and to building of Borovo factory and factory named Analit. In the city center is located complex of family Mailath. The first storey castle was built in the 19th century, and it was also the first building which was covered with tiles. It consists of 14 rooms, two lounges, a couple of kitchens and garden includes a greenhouse designed for winter and tropical plants. In 1903rd begins construction of a new castle which was built in the new style that contains a number of towers, balconies and terraces. The interior was decorated with many hunting trophies, and contained many useful rooms like the music room, library and ballroom. In 1930th the castle has been sold, and today this place is the headquarters of the city administration. Donji Miholjac is especially proud of his achievements in sport, especially in tennis, shooting, bowling and wrestling.