Most is a the capital city of the Most District, situated between the Czech Central Mountains and the Ore Mountains, approximately 77 km (48 miles) northwest of Prague along the Bílina River and southwest of Ústí nad Labem.
Mostis the capitalcityof theMost District, situated between theCentral Bohemian Uplandsand theOre Mountains, approximately 77km (48mi) northwest of Prague along theBílina Riverand southwest ofÚstí nad Labem.
The name Most means "bridge" inCzech. The town, which was named after the system of bridges that crossed the swamps in this area in the 10th century, is now mostly known for itsheavy industry. TheGermanname for Most is Brüx (derived from theGermanword for "bridge",Brücke).
