Sand Island, Wrocław

For other uses, see Sand Island.

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]

Sand Island Polish: Wyspa Piasek
View of the island and the Church of St Mary at dusk
Location within Wrocław
Geography
Location	Wrocław, Poland
Coordinates	51°06′53″N 17°02′26″E
Length	0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Width	0.2 km (0.12 mi)
Administration
Poland
Historic Monument of Poland
Designated	1994-09-08
Part of	Wrocław – historic city center
Reference no.	M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425[1]

Islands in Wrocław

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

• Church of St Mary on the Sand
• St. Cyril and Methodius Church (Wrocław)