Ranem Church

Overhalla, Norway

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

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Founded: 1187
Category: Religious sites in Norway

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Solfrid Berre (2 years ago)
Great church with rich history
Lasse Øien (4 years ago)
The finest church
Grażyna Norge (5 years ago)
A small Protestant church in Overhalla that is worth seeing.
Olav Mathiassen (5 years ago)
part of my family rests there. nice little church
Huwei Toast Kawaii :3 (6 years ago)
Sans was here
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