Sedile  Dominova

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Sedile Dominova, on Via San Cesareo in the historic centre of Sorrento, was built between 1319 and 1344. This ancient “Seat” was a building where the nobles and aristocracy of Sorrento gathered to discuss politics and make important decisions.

It’s the last surviving noble Seat in the entire Campania region. The walls and ceiling are adorned with original frescoes including Sorrento’s coat of arms and the heraldic symbols of the nobles who used the building. Most of the frescoes have been faithfully restored over the centuries apart from the 18th century ones which have survived intact.  

“Domus” translates as house, “nova” means new and “sedile” means seat, and in those days the Seat was strictly for men only. These days it plays host to some serious card games by the locals but tourists are welcome to step inside.  

​(Text by Eddie Best)

​Location: Via San Cesareo

Close by: Parsano Bastion & Ancient Walls of Sorrento

Walking distance from Piazza Tasso: 3 minutes

Directions: From Piazza Tasso, if facing the sea turn to your left and follow the main road to the left of Bar Ercolano. You'll then be on Corso Italia which you need to follow for 300 metres until you reach the three-storey bell tower of Chiesa dei Servi di Maria on the Corso Italia then turn right down an alley called, Via Padre Reginaldo Giuliani. Follow the alley and you'll shortly see the Sedile Dominova on the first right hand corner opposite a restaurant. 

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