Yes! it is built for the memory of the first pope.His tomb lies in the center of the basilica.
Nobody is buried in the altar at Saint Peter's, however, the altar is built directly over the tomb of St. Peter, the first apostle.
The Basilica is built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter.
Saint Peter of course, one of Jesus's disciples, who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic church, although it would have just been called the Christian one then. The Basilica sits atop the tomb of Saint Peter and is a memorial to him.
It is built over the tomb of the first pope - Saint Peter the Apostle.
The tomb of Saint Peter determined the location of St. Peter's Basilica.
It is in the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy.
Her tomb is at the Basilica of Saint Clare at Assisi, Italy.
Saint Monica's tomb is in the Augustinian Basilica of Sant'Agostino in Rome.
The tomb thought to be that of Saint Paul is in the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome.
St Peters Basilica is the Cathedral of Catholics, so Jesus and God, most definitely not the Roman Gods.
It is inside the basilica of saint cross in levorno, Italy
Peter's tomb was found under Saint Peter's Basilica.