Sand Island, Wrocław Explained

Map:Poland Wrocław
Native Name Link:Polish language
Location:Wrocław, Poland
Country:Poland
Coordinates:51.1146°N 17.0406°W
Length Km:0.3
Width Km:0.2
Local Name:Sand Island

The Sand Island (Polish: Wyspa Piasek, pronounced as /pl/, German: Sandinsel, pronounced as /de/) in Wrocław is one of several islands in the Oder within the Old Town and .

The island is connected to mainland Wrocław by the Piasek Bridge, the Młyński Bridge, and Tumski Bridge.[1]

Background

The island is located in the city center, near the Cathedral Island. Its area is about five hectares.[2]

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.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Wyspa Piasek: Oaza spokoju w samym centrum Wrocławia . 2024-01-06 . RMF FM . pl.
  2. Web site: Wrocław - Wyspa Piasek. Atrakcje turystyczne Wrocławia. Ciekawe miejsca Wrocławia . 2024-01-06 . www.polskaniezwykla.pl.