Sand Island & Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary on the Sand
Wyspa Piasek
A small island between the old town and Cathedral Island, where the Gothic Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary on the Sand and the university library stand by the water. It's a must-pass on any stroll.
Sand Island lies in the Oder River and connects the Market Square side with Cathedral Island. The 14th-century Church of the Most Holy Virgin Mary on the Sand has soaring Gothic vaults and modern stained-glass windows, and it has a nativity exhibition in its crypt. The island also has a university library and a small mill. On the riverbank, the jetty rents pedal boats and kayaks in summer, and river cruises also run on the Oder. Walking across Sand Island and over the Cathedral Bridge is a classic route through the old town.
Opening hours
All day; church approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wrocław Market Hall
- Ostrów Tumski
- Słodowa Island
- Wrocław Cathedral (Cathedral of St. John the Baptist)
- Panorama of the Battle of Racławice
- Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław
- National Museum in Wrocław
- Nadodrze