Venčac (

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: Венчац) is a

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in central

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, near the town of

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. Its highest peak has an elevation of 659 meters above sea level. It is well known by its mine of white marble. Some parts of

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are built from this quality material from Venčac.

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Vencac marble mine
Mountains of Serbia {{Serbia-geo-stub

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