Čertovy hlavy

The Čertovy hlavy (English: The Devil Heads) are a pair of 9 metre high rock sculptures in the municipality of Želízy in the Central Bohemian Region of Czech Republic.

Detail of the sculptures

History and description

Čertovy hlavy were created by Václav Levý in 1841–1846.[1] In terms of dimensions, it is a unique work in the Czech Republic. They are the second largest carved heads in the world, after the carvings of Mount Rushmore in the United States.[2]

The sculptures have been damaged by time and weather.[3] In 2011, the private owner had the surrounding pine forest cut down, allowing the heads to be seen from the I/9 road.[4] Further sandstone reliefs can be found near the Čertovy hlavy, known as Harfenice ('Harpist') and Had ('Snake') reliefs.

  • Illustration by Karel Liebscher
    Illustration by Karel Liebscher
  • View from the top of Čertovy hlavy
    View from the top of Čertovy hlavy
  • General view
    General view

See also

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Čertovy hlavy.
  1. "The Devil Heads". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. "Větší hlavy než želízké Čertovy mají jen v USA, tam jsou to ale prezidenti". Novinky.cz.
  3. "Kokořínské lesy skrývají unikátní pískovcové divadlo. Tip na výlet". iDNES.cz. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  4. "Obří Čertovy hlavy jsou vidět znovu po sto letech". Radio Prague International (in Czech).

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