On the south side of the main square of Cluj-Napoca, there is an equestrian statue of the citys famous native, which along with the parish church has become a symbol of Cluj-Napoca.

In the center of the sculpture group, there is an equestrian statue of the king triumphant over his enemy troops, placed on a pedestal reminiscent of a high bastion pediment. Unlike the equestrian statues of the period, the figure of King Matthias is not shown in profile, but frontally. The figure of the king, depicted in battle with a laurel wreath, is depicted as a triumphant leader radiating strength.

On either side of the main figure, the statues of leaders turning towards their ruler: General Balázs Magyar, Ispan Pál Kinizsi of Temes, Palatine István Szapolyai and Voivode István Báthory of Transylvania take their places.