Devil's Heads, Rock sculptures in Želízy, Czech Republic
The Devil's Heads are two monumental faces carved into sandstone cliffs near Želízy. Each sculpture stands about 9 meters tall and displays clear facial features with open mouths and intense expressions.
Václav Levý carved these works between 1841 and 1846 as the first significant rock sculptures in this region. This marked the beginning of a new artistic tradition of sandstone carving in Bohemia.
The Devil's Heads were carved by Václav Levý and represent some of the earliest monumental rock art in the Czech Republic. They show how nineteenth-century artists transformed the sandstone cliffs into large-scale sculptures.
The best way to reach the sculptures is by following the blue marked trail that starts from the Želízy municipal area and passes through a pine forest. The walking path is well-maintained and requires no special equipment.
Beside the two large devil faces, there are additional rock carvings nearby, including a cave called Klácelka that holds reliefs of historical figures and animal symbols. These smaller artworks reveal the creative range of work across the entire rock complex.
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