Back Columna (arquitectura) AN عمود (إنشاء) Arabic Sütun Azerbaijani Harigi BCL Калона Byelorussian Калёна BE-X-OLD Колона Bulgarian थम Bihari স্তম্ভ Bengali/Bangla Kolonenn Breton
A column in architecture is a vertical element that transmits the weight of the structure above to the structure below. Columns can be either a single piece or several pieces put together. Columns are frequently used to support beams or arches on which the upper parts of walls or ceilings rest.