From the 11th century onwards it became a regional centre and was granted market rights in 1306.

[5] The parish church in the settlement stands in Vitanje Vas[6] and is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

Its nave dates to the early 13th century with 14th-century frescos, a 15th-century sanctuary, and 18th-century side chapels.

[8] In 2012, the Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies (KSEVT) was built in Vitanje.

The KSEVT organizes research activities, exhibitions, conferences, symposia, and educational workshops.