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Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), photo Bartłomiej Gutowski, 2025
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Photo showing Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca
Stefan Batory on the statue of Matthias Corvinus in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), photo Bartłomiej Gutowski, 2025
License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Instytut Polonika, License terms and conditions
Photo showing Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca

Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca

Kluż-Napoka | Romania

Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca

Kluż-Napoka | Romania

Cluj-Napoca's main square, Piața Unirii, features a monumental statue of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and Croatia, made of bronze by sculptor János Fadrusz and unveiled in 1902. The sculpture depicts Corvin on horseback, surrounded by four figures of distinguished Hungarian commanders and statesmen. Among them is Stefan Batory, Duke of Transylvania and later King of Poland. The design of the monument was awarded the Grand Prix at the World Exhibition in Paris.

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Creator:

János Fadrusz (rzeźbiarz; Węgry)

Time of construction:

1902 r.

Keywords:

memorial, sculpture, outdoor sculpture, commémoration

Publication:

29.10.2025

Last updated:

29.10.2025
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Photograph of the Matthias Corvinus monument in Cluj Napoca with an equestrian statue on a stone pedestal and four bronze figures around it holding flags and weapons; inscription Mathias Rex on the base Photo showing Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca Gallery of the object +1
Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), photo Bartłomiej Gutowski, 2025
Photo of bronze figures from the Matthias Corvinus monument in Cluj Napoca on Piata Unirii two men in historical armor and dress one extends his hand domed buildings in the background Photo showing Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca Gallery of the object +1
Stefan Batory on the statue of Matthias Corvinus in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), photo Bartłomiej Gutowski, 2025
Photo showing Monument to Matthias Corvinus with Stephan Batory in Cluj-Napoca
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