Turin - Holy Shroud

An urn above the altar in the Turin Cathedral contains the Santa Sindone or Santo Sudario, the linen cloth in which according to legend the body of Christ was wrapped after his descent from the Cross; however, scientific research has proved that the linen cloth dates from the Middle Ages. The original is rarely displayed; however, there is a full-size replica in the north aisle of the cathedral. Beside the cathedral are the remains of a Roman theater (first century A.D.).