Vatican City
The Apostle Peter was crucified upside down, because he considered himself unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus, in 64 AD. Tradition says that it took place near an ancient Egyptian Obelisk in the Circus of Nero. The obelisk now stands in St. Peter’s Square. Catholic tradition holds that the Basilica was built on the burial site of Peter, now a Saint and for Catholics, their first Pope. There have been many churches on this site, this newer one was completed in 1626.
