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Středočeský kraj

Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

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Harfenice rock carvings by Václav Levý

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    February 12, 2024

    Harfenice/harp player
    The carpenter's son Václav Levý, who in 1840-50 (at the age of 20!) was able to live his life on the sandstones of the surrounding area and carve out forest spirits and religious motifs, later went to Rome and Prague.
    The creation of this work is dated between 1840 and 1845. Here Levý carved reliefs of four human heads, an ornate artificial cave (often called "At the Lizard") and a woman with a harp. At the time Levý created this work, the motif of a woman making a living playing the harp was widespread. Unfortunately, the harp has suffered the most damage through time and vandalism and it is becoming increasingly difficult to recognize its shapes.

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      October 26, 2024

      These are reliefs of human heads and a woman with a harp, which are carved into the sandstone rock. The harp strings are most clearly visible here. The author of these rock works is the sculptor Václav Levý, who is also the author of the local Devil's Heads or the Snake relief. There is also an artificial cave near the carved heads. About 4.5 kilometers from here are the mentioned Devil's Heads.

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        October 3, 2024

        Very impressive, a must see.

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          March 13, 2024

          Really very interesting to see, you don't see it like that often, worth seeing

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            March 12, 2024

            An absolute “must see”
            Good footwear and sure-footedness are an advantage

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              March 19, 2025

              Really interesting and a nice tour. Highly recommended!

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