Church of St Mary on the Sand
| Church of St Mary on the Sand | |
|---|---|
Kościół Najświętszej Marii Panny na Piasku | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Archdiocese of Wrocław |
| Location | |
| Location | Sand Island, Wrocław |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 1334–1430 (Gothic church) 1946–1948 and 1961–1963 (reconstruction) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Width | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Height (max) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Materials | stone, brick |
| Website | |
| Kościół Najświętszej Maryi Panny na Piasku we Wrocławiu | |
| Designated | 1994-09-08 |
| Part of | Wrocław – historic city center |
| Reference no. | M.P. 1994 nr 50 poz. 425 |
The Church of St. Mary on the Sand (Polish: Kościół Najświętszej Marii Panny na Piasku, German: Kirche Unserer lieben Frau auf dem Sande, Sandkirche) is a Catholic church in Wrocław, in Silesia, located on the Sand Island, in the Oder River, in the heart of the city. Founded in the 12th century, it is one of the oldest Gothic churches in the country.
The Polish name is derived from its Latin equivalent, Sancta Maria in Arena, which later gave the entire island its name.