Corinthian columns are characterized by an ornate top and fluted shaft, making them some of the most beautiful architectural details you can have on your property. Compared to the other classic Greek styles—Doric and Ionic—this type is considered the most elaborate. The details of the top—also known as the cap—tend to resemble foliage, like flowers or leaves. These architectural features have a long history as being part of some of the world's most iconic buildings. Here are a few.

What Are Some Famous Buildings With Corinthian Columns?

1. New York Stock Exchange

Although this building in Manhattan, NY, is associated with modern, lightning-fast decisions, the exterior facade features a colonnade of six Corinthian columns that are 52 feet in height. The fluting, which is the decorative vertical texture on the shaft, creates a sense of drama and power.

2. San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts

Initially designed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, is essentially a structural art piece. It's designed to look like an old, decaying Roman ruin and boasts an impressive colonnade. Its distinct beauty is one of the reasons why it's one of the city's designated landmarks.

3. United States Capitol

Also known as the Capitol Building, the United States Capitol is located in Washington D.C., and it's where the legislative branch conducts its business. Corinthian columns decorate both the exterior and interior. The inside of the building features the "Hall of Columns," which showcases 28 Corinthian columns along a long corridor.

4. United States Supreme Court Building

Standing opposite the Capitol building, the United States Supreme Court Building resembles a structure from antiquity despite being built in the 1930s. Its 24 columns stand proud and convey a sense of power and resolution.

5. Temple of Olympian Zeus

Corinthian columns define what remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece. Historians deduce that construction took place in the 6th century BCE, but it was not completed until the 2nd century CE. It was pillaged in the next century and left for ruin, and the 16 Corinthian columns are all that have been left behind.

Whether Corinthian columns are already a part of your property's architecture or you'd like to have them added, get in touch with Ionic Casting. Based in Long Island City, NY, this ornamental casting company has been trusted by building owners across the state for more than 50 years. They offer casting, preservation, and restoration services. View some of their previous projects on their website, or call (718) 786-7670 to discuss your needs.