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09-MAY-2017

Wroclaw. Słodowa Island

Słodowa Island (Malt Island) is a small islet on the Oder River within the Wrocław Old Town.
Słodowa Island used to be called Bielarska Przednia until 1945. Originally the name came from bleaching linen for the Order of Saint Clare. The island was owned by the Order of Saint Claire from the Middle Ages until the beginning of the 18th century, when it became the property of the city. In the 18th century Słodowa Island was connected to Młyńska and Bielarska Islands with the iron bridge. In the second half of the 19th century, people began to build dwelling houses on it with sewerage systems, phones and electricity. In 1945 the German army installed field artillery there, which made it a target for frequent bombardment during World War II. During the siege of Wrocław at the end of World War II, almost all the buildings of the island were destroyed. There were only some of the buildings left, including the thirteenth-century St. Clare's Mills.St. Clare's Mills were blown up by sappers in 1975.The decision of the mayor of Wrocław, Marian Czubiński, to demolish them 30 years after the World War II was met with widespread criticism and protests by the people of culture, architects, and urban planners. For nearly a quarter century after the destruction of mills, the area remained almost completely undeveloped, with only one house left on the island.Słodowa Island is also the name of the street connecting the island itself, through the Mill Island with St. Jadwiga's street. That is why Tumski Hotel uses address: Słodowa Island 10 despite the fact that it is actually located on the Mill Island.

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Julie Oldfield06-Jun-2018 02:34
Very well composed. V
Zoltán Balogh04-Jun-2018 17:17
I like it, very nicely framed. V
Jeff Real02-Jun-2018 13:02
A beautiful place and a beautiful photograph
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Ceya02-Jun-2018 07:24
Beautiful view, great composition and peaceful mood! V
Dennis Hoyne02-Jun-2018 02:37
Very interesting history to accompany this neat image! V
Lamar Nix02-Jun-2018 01:55
The bridge is a very effective frame to the stately buildings in the distance. V
larose forest photos01-Jun-2018 20:06
Interesting looking bridge... like the angle here in this fine shot. V
janescottcumming01-Jun-2018 18:28
Such an interesting looking bridge.
bill friedlander01-Jun-2018 17:04
Cool bridge with a minimum of structural elements. V
Colin Storey01-Jun-2018 16:51
Nice image of this bridge.
Frank Tran01-Jun-2018 15:58
Well framed and captured. V+
Richard Glenn01-Jun-2018 15:37
Very nice photo with interesting history. V
Walter Otto Koenig01-Jun-2018 14:59
Very nice perspective and framing. "V"
Nick Paoni01-Jun-2018 14:01
What a fascinating bridge.
Jim Coffman01-Jun-2018 13:33
Love this composition, Jose.. Nice work...
Yvonne01-Jun-2018 11:31
Looks a rather modern bridge to frame the lovely views front & back.. what a sad history though.. v
Graeme01-Jun-2018 09:16
A great capture of this bridge and background buildings, Jose.BV
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal01-Jun-2018 06:18
Great shot, love the tower in the background.
Helen Betts01-Jun-2018 04:35
Nicely framed view of the beautiful buildings. V.
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