Čertovy hlavy explained

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.

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.

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References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Devil Heads. Atlas Obscura. 24 March 2017.
  2. News: Větší hlavy než želízké Čertovy mají jen v USA, tam jsou to ale prezidenti . Novinky.cz.
  3. Web site: Kokořínské lesy skrývají unikátní pískovcové divadlo. Tip na výlet. iDNES.cz. 24 March 2017. 17 November 2010.
  4. News: Obří Čertovy hlavy jsou vidět znovu po sto letech . Radio Prague International. cs.