Piasek Island, Wrocław

Name: Piasek Island
Address: Wrocław, Poland

#53 among attractions in Wrocław

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Facts and practical information

Wyspa Piasek in Wrocław, is one of several islands in the Odra river within old town and Śródmiejski Węzeł Wodny. With the left bank of Oder river and old town of Wrocław Wyspa Piasek is connected by a Piaskowy Bridge, and with Ostrów Tumski by Tumski Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Area: 12.36 acres (0.0193 mi²)Coordinates: 51°6'52"N, 17°2'24"E

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Śródmieście (Plac Grunwaldzki)Wrocław Poland

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Piasek Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wrocław Cathedral, Church of St Mary on the Sand, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Romanesque House.

~1540 ftE
Reconstructed medieval place of worship
Wrocław Cathedral, Wrocław
8 min walk • Wrocław Cathedral, known formally as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, stands as an architectural masterpiece and a spiritual beacon in the heart of Wrocław, Poland. This Gothic church, with its twin spires reaching 98 meters into the sky, is a significant...
~310 ftE
Church
Church of St Mary on the Sand, Wrocław
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wrocław, Poland, the Church of St Mary on the Sand (Kościół Najświętszej Marii Panny na Piasku) stands as a serene testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This gothic church, with its origins dating back to the...
~60 ftNE
Church
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Wrocław
1 min walk • The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius is an orthodox church in Wrocław, Poland. It is located on the Wyspa Piasek.
~870 ftSW
Museum, Romanesque architecture
Romanesque House, Wrocław
5 min walk • Romanesque House in Wrocław, or House of the Ladies of Trzebnica in Wrocław, is a Romanesque villa at Plac Biskupa Nankiera in Wrocław. More precisely, it is an early-Gothic building with Romanesque elements that dates back to the beginning of the 13th century, partly reconstructed after World War II.
~960 ftE
Gothic architecture, Church
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St Bartholomew, Wrocław
5 min walk • Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St. Bartholomew in Wrocław, Poland, is a two-storey brick Gothic church on the Cathedral Island.
~1750 ftNE
Museum
Museum of Natural History, Wrocław
9 min walk • The Museum of Natural History at Wrocław University is a large natural history museum at the University of Wrocław, in Wrocław, Poland.
~700 ftS
Historic, traditional indoor market
Hala Targowa, Wrocław
4 min walk • Wrocław Market Hall is a food hall in central Wrocław, Poland. Designed by Richard Plüddemann, it was built between 1906-08 as the Breslauer Markthalle Nr 1, when the city was part of German Empire. The Hall was renowned for its then-innovative application of reinforced concrete trusses, which was unique in Europe at the time.
~730 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Church
St Vincent and St James Cathedral, Wrocław
4 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Vincent and St. James also Church of St. Vincent, is the seat of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Wrocław cathedral in Poland. The cathedral, located in the Old Town district, is a Gothic church.
~600 ftW
Neighbourhood
Wrocław Old Town, Wrocław
3 min walk • The Old Town in Wrocław is the oldest part of the left-bank Wrocław, originating from the thirteenth century. It is surrounded by the City Moat, a remnant of the complex system of fortifications, largely based on natural and artificial sections of the Oder River and the Oława River flowing into it.
~590 ftN
Bridge
Tumski Bridge, Wrocław
3 min walk • Tumski Bridge is a steel bridge over the north branch of the Oder river in Wrocław, Poland. Constructed in 1889 it replaced an old wooden bridge to connect Ostrów Tumski and Wyspa Piaskowa. Until 1945, its name was Dombrücke. It is an old road bridge now open to pedestrians only.
~760 ftW
Library
Ossolineum, Wrocław
4 min walk • The Ossolineum or the National Ossoliński Institute is a Polish cultural foundation, publishing house, archival institute and a research centre of national significance founded in 1817.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piasek Island?

Nearby attractions include Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Wrocław (1 min walk), Church of St Mary on the Sand, Wrocław (2 min walk), Tumski Bridge, Wrocław (3 min walk), Wrocław Old Town, Wrocław (3 min walk).

How to get to Piasek Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piasek Island:

Tram

Hala Targowa • Lines: 11, 17, 23, 5, 8, 9 (3 min walk)
Plac Bema • Lines: 11, 17, 23, 5, 6, 8, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Hala Targowa • Lines: 251, 259 (4 min walk)
Plac Bema • Lines: 111, 128, 251, 259, C (6 min walk)

Train

Wrocław Nadodrze (22 min walk)
Wrocław Główny (30 min walk)