Ceranesi
Welcome to Cerànesi, a small town in Liguria!
If you love nature and mountains, Cerànesi is the perfect place for you! Located between Genoa and Oltregiogo, this town boasts some of the most beautiful and challenging mountains in the area, such as Mount Foscallo, Mount Seiéu and Mount Orditano. But don't worry, if you prefer less demanding routes, there are many other alternatives.
Explore Cerànesi's territory
The territory of Cerànesi is rich in naturalistic paths for all levels of difficulty. You can decide to take a walk in Lencio, in the village of Pegli through the Varenna valley, or visit the famous sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard located at the top of Mount Figogna. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Gorzente Lakes in the area of the Piani di Praglia!
The Verde stream is the main watercourse, and there are numerous streams like San Martino and Torbi that flow into the Verde, and Burba and Molinassi that join the Polcevera.
The history of Cerànesi
Cerànesi has an ancient and eventful history. Already in Roman times, the town was important for trade, and the ancient "Cà de Rossi" in the hamlet of San Martino di Paravanico was a caravanserai and a hub for trade between Genoa and the markets of Ovada and Piedmont.
There are many historical testimonies in the city, such as the Church of San Bartolomeo, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of San Lorenzo and the ancient Gaiazza prison. In 1747, the town was devastated by the Austrian army during the War of Austrian Succession.
Cerànesi became an official municipality in 1798 when each hamlet constituted a small autonomous municipality according to the constitutional system of the Republic of Genoa. With the new French domination of Napoleon Bonaparte, the municipality was part of the Polcevera department, with Rivarolo as its capital (Genoa), within the Ligurian Republic.
Conclusions
Cerànesi is a small gem in Liguria, where you can enjoy nature, mountains and history. Don't hesitate to take a walk in the Varenna valley, visit the famous sanctuary of Our Lady of the Guard or admire the Gorzente Lakes. If you are passionate about history, you might be interested in discovering the Church of San Bartolomeo, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of San Lorenzo and the ancient Gaiazza prison. Come and discover the beauties of Cerànesi!
