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 the two heads in 1841–1846 during the Romantic period; they were originally intended as heads of two gods inspired by classical mythology. Weathering and climbing have since damaged the sandstone. In 2011 the owner had the pine forest in front of them cut down, so the heads are now visible from the I/9 road.
Václav Levý carved the heads in 1841–1846 during the Romantic period, originally intending them as two gods inspired by classical mythology. Local tradition gave the sandstone figures the name Devil's Heads. The blue trail continues south to the Klácelka cave, whose reliefs show figures and heroes of Czech history.
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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