It is located near the Puerta del Sol , in an area of the city once called Medina where wealthy Muslims used to live .
The edifice was then known as Mezquita Bab - al - Mardum , deriving its name from the city gate Bab al - Mardum .
edifice is located near the Puerta del Sol , in an area of the city once called Medina where wealthy Muslims used to live .
The edifice was then known as Mezquita Bab - al - Mardum , deriving its name from the city gate Bab al - Mardum .