The Sand Island (, , , ) in
Wrocław
Wrocław is a city in southwestern Poland, and the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest city and historical capital of the region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder River in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Eu ...
is one of several islands in the
Oder
The Oder ( ; Czech and ) is a river in Central Europe. It is Poland's second-longest river and third-longest within its borders after the Vistula and its largest tributary the Warta. The Oder rises in the Czech Republic and flows through wes ...
within the
Old Town
In a city or town, the old town is its historic or original core. Although the city is usually larger in its present form, many cities have redesignated this part of the city to commemorate its origins. In some cases, newer developments on t ...
and . The island is connected to mainland Wrocław by the Piasek Bridge, the Młyński Bridge, and
Tumski Bridge.
Background
The island is located in the city center, near the Cathedral Island. Its area is about five hectares.
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
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Church of St Mary on the Sand
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St. Cyril and Methodius Church (Wrocław)
References
External links
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River islands of Poland
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