The impressive stronghold of Ranis sits on a rock of 400 meters long. Its origins are medieval, but around 1600 it was given an extensive renaissance facelift. With its pre-, main- and lower castle it is one of the bigger fortified places of Thüringen. Photo Paul Smit.
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'Burg Ranis.'
The impressive stronghold of Ranis sits on a rock of 400 meters long. Its origins are medieval, but around 1600 it was given an extensive renaissance facelift. With its pre-, main- and lower castle it is one of the bigger fortified places of Thüringen. Photo Paul Smit.
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