Virovitica is the center of Viroviticko podravska county, and is part of Slavonian region. City Virovitica covers an area of 178,5 km2, with 11 villages. With wider area, Virovitica counts 23189 inhabitants, according to population census from 2001. Postal code is 33000. History of Virovitica is very rich, and its recorded that first people lived on that area even few thousands years before Christ. Anyway, as the beginning of Virovitica is considered year 1234., when Koloman issued placate for Virovitica, as independent trade center. Average annual temperature in Virovitica is 10 degrees Celsius. Winters are cold because of cold wings, and summers are very hot and without a wind so sometimes is very hard to breath such a dry air. During the summer, sudden weather changes are not surprise. The ones who are into hunting, shall not be disappointed. In Virovitica exists few hunting organizations, and nearby are few hunt grounds. Also, nearby Virovitica, on 7 km distance, you can go on organized fishing. Cultural life in Virovitica is also interesting. There are one theater and one museum and many cultural associations. Also, for scholars who comes from outside of Virovitica, there is a scholar home. Tourists who are interested in sightseeing, could do that at many spots. Some of them are Castle Pejacevic which is located in the center of Virovitica. Also, tourist would might want to see Palace Pejacevic, which is located nearby Virovitica, and it should be mentioned that would also be good to see Franjevacki monastery with st. Rok's church from 18th century. Accommodation in Virovitica is solid. There can be found about 10 hotels and motels. Also tourist will find many restaurant in the city vhere they can have warm meal, or to try some of domestic specialties.