Sand Island, Wrocław

For other uses, see Sand Island.

Sand Island
Polish: Wyspa Piasek
View of the island and the Church of St Mary at dusk
Sand Island, Wrocław is located in Wrocław
Sand Island, Wrocław
Location within Wrocław
Geography
LocationWrocław, Poland
Coordinates51°06′53″N 17°02′26″E / 51.1146°N 17.0406°E / 51.1146; 17.0406
Length0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Width0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Administration
Poland
Designated1994-09-08
Part ofWrocław – historic city center
Reference no.M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425[1]
Islands in Wrocław

The Sand Island (Polish: Wyspa Piasek, [ˈvɨspa ˈpjasɛk], German: Sandinsel, [ˈzantɪnzəl]) in Wrocław is one of several islands in the Oder within the Old Town and Downtown Water Junction [pl]. The island is connected to mainland Wrocław by the Piasek Bridge, the Młyński Bridge, and Tumski Bridge.[2]

Background

The island is located in the city center, near the Cathedral Island. Its area is about five hectares.[3]

Its name derives from the Church of St Mary on the Sand, which is located on it. The island is also home to St. Anne's cemetery chapel, the Augustinian nunnery complex and a monument to Cardinal Kominek. Two pedestrian promenades are located on the edge of the island. These are the Boulevard of Stanisław Kulczyński and the Boulevard of Piotr Włostowic.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Zarządzenie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 8 września 1994 r. w sprawie uznania za pomnik historii., M.P., 1994, vol. 50, No. 425
  2. ^ "Wyspa Piasek: Oaza spokoju w samym centrum Wrocławia". RMF FM (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ a b "Wrocław - Wyspa Piasek. Atrakcje turystyczne Wrocławia. Ciekawe miejsca Wrocławia". www.polskaniezwykla.pl. Retrieved 2024-01-06.