Matthias Corvinus Monument & Piața Unirii Central Square, Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania

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Live Stream | Matthias Corvinus Monument & Piața Unirii, Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania. Anchoring the historic center of Cluj-Napoca, the cultural capital of Transylvania, this camera looks out from Planetarium Cafe onto the grand Piața Unirii (Union Square). In the center stands the monumental 1902 bronze equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus against the soaring Gothic facade of St. Michael's Church. Cafes around the square serve specialty flat whites, Varză à la Cluj (layered savory cabbage and pork bake), crispy Papanași cottage cheese donuts, and Ursus beer.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Monumental Matthias Corvinus Equestrian Statue: Admire the heroic bronze king flanked by royal generals in the heart of the city.

▸ St. Michael's 14th-Century Gothic Landmark: Gaze upon the soaring stone clock tower of one of Transylvania’s grandest churches.

▸ Varză à la Cluj & Papanași Donuts: Taste savory layered pork-and-cabbage casserole and hot sweet cheese donuts with berry jam.