Ceriana is an ancient town and was founded in Roman times by the Coelii family with the name Coeliana. Thanks to its strategic position, it became a military settlement with a watchtower and a temple dedicated to Apollo. Between the 9th and 10th centuries, the village resisted Saracen and Barbary attacks thanks to its fortifications.
The first official documents date back to the year 1000, when Ceriana was part of the domains of the Counts of Ventimiglia. In 1038 it passed under the bishop of Genoa, becoming a rural county and remaining linked to the archdiocese until 1297, when it was sold to the Genoese lords Oberto Doria and Giorgio De Mari. In 1359 it finally passed under the control of the Republic of Genoa.
During the Genoese rule, heavy taxes and ecclesiastical tithes caused discontent, leading to the separation from San Romolo in 1538 and the adoption of local statutes. In 1625 it passed briefly to the Savoy, but returned to Genoa, sparking a popular revolt in 1729. Between 1794 and 1797 it was occupied by French troops and, after the fall of the Republic of Genoa, it entered the Ligurian Republic and then the First French Empire (1805-1814). After the Congress of Vienna (1814), it was annexed to the Kingdom of Sardinia and, from 1861, it became part of the Kingdom of Italy, returning to the province of Porto Maurizio.

La Chiesa Parrocchiale, la Chiesa Vecchia, la Chiesa di San Salvatore, il Santuario della Madonna della Villa, i quattro Oratori di Santa Caterina d’Alessandria, di Santa Marta, della Madonna della Visitazione, di Sant’Andrea, il Palazzo dei Conti Roverizio di Roccasterone, il Palazzo Rubini

Fagiolo dell’Angelo and the olive oil that gives rise to an extra virgin olive oil of exceptional quality, Salsiccia di Ceriana®

Settimana Santa (Easter) – Festival Musiche della Terra(July – August)- Arte sospesa (July – August) Sagra della Salsiccia di Ceriana® (August) – Sagra della Castagna (October)

The village of Ceriana offers various opportunities for sports and recreational activities immersed in nature. Lovers of walking and cycling can follow the paths that cross the territory, enjoying suggestive views. In particular, the paths that lead to San Giovanni and Cima Furchè are worthy of note, where the majestic thousand-year-old chestnut tree is located, a true symbol of local history and nature. For those who want to play sports, the village also has a football field and a tennis court, offering further opportunities for recreation and socializing.