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].
Sand Island
Polish: Wyspa Piasek | |
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  Location within Wrocław | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Wrocław, Poland |
| Coordinates | 51°06′53″N 17°02′26″E / 51.1146°N 17.0406°E / 51.1146; 17.0406 |
| Length | 0.3 km (0.19 mi) |
| Width | 0.2 km (0.12 mi) |
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Poland | |
| Designated | 1994-09-08 |
| Part of | Wrocław – historic city center |
| Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425[1] |
The island is connected to mainland Wrocław by the Piasek Bridge, the Młyński Bridge, and Tumski Bridge.[2]
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]
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