Vichten (Luxembourgish: Viichten [ˈfiːɕtən]) is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange.
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Vichten
Viichten | |
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Commune | |
Town hall | |
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Coat of arms | |
Map of Luxembourg with Vichten highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red | |
| Coordinates: 49.8°N 6°E / 49.8; 6 | |
| Country | |
| Canton | Redange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.26 km2 (4.73 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 89th of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| • Rank | 65th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 264 m (866 ft) |
| • Rank | 67th of 102 |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 1,274 |
| • Rank | 92nd of 102 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 64th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000709 |
| Website | vichten.lu |
As of 2001[update], the town of Vichten, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 723. Other towns within the commune include Michelbouch.
The town is notable as the site of a large Roman villa containing a large and well-preserved mosaic. The mosaic itself is on display at the National Museum of History and Art in Luxembourg City. A replica can be seen in Vichten itself.

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Communes of Redange | ||
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