Vičanci () is a settlement in the

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northwest of Ormož in northeastern

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. The area belongs to the traditional region of

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. It is now included in the

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. There is a small roadside

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with a

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in the northern part of the settlement. It was built in the early 20th century.Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage
reference number 23011

References

External links

Vičanci on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Ormož {{Ormož-geo-stub