A victory column, or monumental column or triumphal column, is a monument in the form of a column, erected in memory of a victorious battle, war, or revolution. The column typically stands on a base and is crowned with a victory symbol, such as a statue.

Victory columns (or triumphal columns) are monumental structures erected to serve as lasting symbols of military triumph, national valor, and political power. Originating in Ancient Rome with Trajan's Column (113 AD), these monuments were designed to immortalize specific decisive battles or the achievements of a great leader. Beyond just being decorative landmarks, they often functioned as visual historical records; many feature intricate spiral reliefs (carvings) that narrate the story of a war from start to finish. Architecturally, they are designed to dominate a public square or city center, asserting the strength of the state or empire to its citizens and rivals alike. Most are topped with a symbolic figure, such as the Roman goddess Victoria or a national hero, which serves to elevate the historical event into a timeless myth. In 2026, while their military purpose has faded, they remain vital cultural landmarks and tourist attractions that define the identity and "collective memory" of global cities like Berlin, London, and Paris.