Architectural Column Collection

Sunrise with Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Glasgow Centre
circa 1900: The Municipal Buildings in George Square, central Glasgow. Glasgows City Chambers are built in Italian Renaissance style and were opened by Queen Victoria in 1888

Luton Hoo
April 1950: The outside of Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire which houses the Wernher Collection. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Sunrise with Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The nineteenth century arched Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Scotland
Leaderfoot Viaduct is a disused railway viaduct over the River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. The viaduct was completed in 1863

Lithuania, Vilnius, Illuminated cityscape

Hubble Space Telescope image of gaseous pillars

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahari, Theban Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Luxor, Egypt. Egyptian civilisation, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII

St Georges Hall
circa 1890: St Georges Hall, Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Pont du Gard - South of France
Pont du Gard Roman Aquaduct over the Gardon River near Remoulins in the South of France

Roman Theatre Of Palmyra, Syria
In the 1950s the theatre was cleared from the sand and subsequently underwent restoration works

Deir al-Bahri, Hatshepsut
Dayr el-Bahari or Dayr el-Bahri is a complex of temples and tombs on the west bank of the Nile. The complex is part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Monumental Arch, Palmyra, Syria
Sunset at the Unesco World heritage Site. Before the Syrian conflict started in 2011, more than 150, 000 tourists visited the city of Palmyra every year

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Garnier Opera House, Paris
Antique illustration of a Garnier Opera House, Paris

Ancient Greece
This is a painterly photograph of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece

Illustration of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian column capitals

La Font Magica or magic fountain, Barcelona
La Font Magica, or magic fountain, illuminated at dusk with the city of Barcelona in the background. Catalonia, Spain

Ancient Temple of Athena Pronea, Delphi, Greece
View of the Athena Pronea Sanctuary in Delphi, Greece

Theatre, Sabratha, Libya
The Roman Theatre of Sabratha in Libya. The magnificent late 3rd century theatre, that retains its three-storey architectural backdrop

Mayan Step Pyramid and Temple Ruins, Uxmal
Pyramid of the Magician step pyramid and other ruins at Uxmal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with trees

Mona Lisa (oil on canvas)
WLT430767 Mona Lisa (oil on canvas) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); 100.3x81.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Acquired by Henry Walters, before 1909; Italian, out of copyright

Narrow street in the old town of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Palmyra, Syria
The Colonnade street in Palmyra, Syria

Sunrise at the Colosseum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius as a dramatic backdrop

Temple of Hephaestus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Agora, seen from the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

St Marys Cathedral in Sydney
Interior of St Marys Cathedral, Sydney, Australia

Antwerp Central Station
Fisheye view on stairs leading to platforms on Antwerp Central Station, Flanders, Belgium

Woman standing at pool side, Portrait

The Silk Exchange. Valencia. Spain
The Silk Exchange.(La Lonja de la Seda) (Late Gothic) 1482-1548. UNESCO World Heritage. Valencia. Spain

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Lithuania, Vilnius, Riverside cityscape with skyscrapers

Porta Nigra in Trier, Germany

Grecian Ionic architecture engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Sunrise at Heros Square, Budapest, Hungary
Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders

Illustration of Ionic column

Illustration of Doric and Corinthian style columns

China, Shanghai, The Bund, street, outdoors

Forum
circa 1930: The Temples of Castor and Pollux in the foreground of the Forum in central Rome. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam
Thien Mu Pagoda or Linh Mu Pagoda, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam and a historic temple on the Perfume River

Temple of Apollo, Delphi
Temple of Apollo at Delphi (4th century BC) built along the Sacred Way

Roman theatre at Dougga
The theatre of Roman ruins in Dougga. Dougga or Thugga is an ancient Roman city in northern Tunisia. UNESCO qualified Dougga as a World Heritage Site in 1997

Commercial Agora in Ephesus
view of the Agora from the The Gate of Mazeus and Mythridates. Being the most important trade center of Ephesus, Agora was built in the third century B.C

Ornate wooden hall of Purple Forbidden City
The Hue Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy
Great Cloister with majolica columns and benches, Santa Chiara. Columns decorated with majolica tiles, Cloister of Poor Clares, 1742, by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro (1678-1745)

Germany, Speyer Cathedral
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Speyer, Speyer Dome interior, UNESCO World Heritage

Dawn over Piazzetta San Marco and Doges palace, Venice
Italy, Veneto, Venice. Sunrise over Piazzetta San Marco and Doges palace

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"Architectural Columns: A Timeless Symbol of Strength and Beauty" From the majestic sunrise at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia to the bustling cityscape of Glasgow Centre, architectural columns stand tall as enduring testaments to human ingenuity and artistic expression. Whether it's the grandeur of Luton Hoo or the ethereal gaseous pillars captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, these structures evoke a sense of awe and wonder. In Scotland's picturesque borders, the nineteenth-century arched Leaderfoot Viaduct gracefully spans over the River Tweed, showcasing how columns can seamlessly blend with nature. Meanwhile, Deir al-Bahri in Hatshepsut transports us back to ancient Egypt where monumental columns adorned sacred temples. Palmyra in Syria boasts both its Monumental Arch and Roman Theatre - remnants of an illustrious past that still captivate visitors today. Further south lies Luxor's Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, where towering columns pay homage to a powerful queen from antiquity. Closer to home, St Georges Hall stands proudly as a testament to Liverpool's rich heritage while harking back to classical influences from Ancient Greece. And who could forget Pont du Gard in southern France? This aqueduct marvel showcases Roman engineering prowess through its imposing row of arches. Indeed, architectural columns have transcended time and geography; they are symbols that unite civilizations across centuries. From ancient wonders like those found in Egypt and Greece to modern marvels such as Glasgow Centre or even reaching beyond our planet with images from space – these pillars continue to inspire us with their grace and strength.