Plague column in Most, Baroque plague column in Most, Czech Republic

The Plague column in Most is a Baroque stone monument erected above a decorated base in the town center. Its shaft features ornamental carvings, and the top displays a sculptural group depicting Saint Anne alongside other religious figures.

The column was built after the plague epidemic that struck Most in 1680, not in the 18th century. It is the work of sculptor Giovanni Pietro Toscana and originally stood on náměstí Míru in the old town of Most. It was later moved to the parish garden in České Zlatníky, then to the church of St George, then to the church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in old Most, and finally, by decision of the Ministry of Culture (file no. 6941/98), to 1. náměstí in present-day Most.

The column is topped by a sculpture of Saint Anne holding the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, known as Saint Anne in Three. The four corner pillars carry Saints Roch and Sebastian, protectors against plague, and Saints Agnes and Rosalie. A metal railing of sixteen posts linked by a heavy chain surrounds the monument.

The column now stands in the middle of 1. náměstí, moved there from the demolished náměstí Míru in old Most. It is enclosed by a railing of sixteen metal posts joined by a massive chain. The square is paved and level, so the monument can be reached on foot and viewed from all sides.

The monument combines features of both plague and Marian columns, with Saint Anne as the central figure instead of the more commonly seen Virgin Mary. This unusual choice reflects the specific religious traditions and saint veneration practices of the local community.