Ranem Church, Overhalla, Norway

The white stone Ranem Church was originally constructed in 1187. The altarpiece dates from 1678.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Riksveg 17 290, Overhalla, Norway

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Details

Founded: 1187
Category: Religious sites in Norway

More Information

www.kirkesok.no
en.wikipedia.org

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User Reviews

Solfrid Berre (3 years ago)
Great church with rich history

Lasse Øien (5 years ago)
The finest church

Grażyna Norge (6 years ago)
A small Protestant church in Overhalla that is worth seeing.

Olav Mathiassen (6 years ago)
part of my family rests there. nice little church

Huwei Toast Kawaii :3 (7 years ago)
Sans was here

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