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History of Velenje


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Velenje Castle is located on a hill to the west of the town. The Old Velenje, the downtown at the foot of the castle, is first mentioned in written documents dating to 1264 and 1374 as a small market town and was a center of handicraft and trade. The lignite mining industry in the area contributed to the expansion of the town, especially before World
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