During mid-afternoon on January 7, 2012, Brad and I took a city tour of Lima. After visiting the Plaza San Martin, we headed to the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza de Armas of Lima (Plaza Mayor) is the birthplace of the city of Lima. It is located in the Historic Center of Lima and is surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima (shown here), Archbishop's Palace (Palacio Arzobispal) of Lima, Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union. Temperatures were in the upper 80's on this overcast, humid afternoon. The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is a Roman Catholic church and even though the building has undergone reconstruction and various transformations since it was built in 1535, is still retains its colonial structure and facade. The main entrance is called the Portada del Perdón or the "door of forgiveness". Sculptures of the Apostles are set in the front facade.