Il Sellaio

Vatican City, Borgo & Prati


During the 1960s Ferruccio Serafini was one of Rome’s most sought-after artisans, making handmade leather shoes and bags for the likes of Liz Taylor and Marlon Brando. Come here to pick up beautiful hand-stitched bags, belts and accessories. Have designs made to order or get your leather handbags and luggage reconditioned.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vatican City, Borgo & Prati attractions

1. Vatican Museums

0.37 MILES

Founded by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century and enlarged by successive pontiffs, the Vatican Museums boast one of the world's greatest art…

3. Necropoli Via Triumphalis

0.48 MILES

Not to be confused with the Tomb of St Peter, this ancient Roman cemetery extends beneath the Vatican hill. Guided tours, which must be pre-booked, take…

4. St Peter's Square

0.5 MILES

Overlooked by St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican’s central square was laid out between 1656 and 1667 to a design by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Seen from above,…

5. Castel Sant'Angelo

0.51 MILES

This castle is an instantly recognizable landmark now home to the Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo.

6. Sistine Chapel

0.53 MILES

The Sistine Chapel is the one part of the Vatican Museums that everyone wants to see, and for good reason.

8. St Peter’s Basilica Dome

0.54 MILES

Entry to the dome is to the far right of the basilica's main portico, where you also buy your ticket. A small lift can take you halfway up, but it’s still…