Čertovy hlavy
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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.
Gallery
- Illustration by Karel Liebscher
- View from the top of Čertovy hlavy
- General view
See also
- Klácelka, a man-made cave near Čertovy hlavy
- List of colossal sculptures in situ
References
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- ^ "The Devil Heads". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Větší hlavy než želízké Čertovy mají jen v USA, tam jsou to ale prezidenti". Novinky.cz.
- ^ "Kokořínské lesy skrývají unikátní pískovcové divadlo. Tip na výlet". iDNES.cz. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Obří Čertovy hlavy jsou vidět znovu po sto letech". Radio Prague International (in Czech).
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