# Bistrița medieval citadel restoration and cultural programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bistria-medieval-citadel-restoration-and-cultural-programs > Updated: 2026-08-25T06:10:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Archaeological excavations at the Bistrița Medieval Citadel, part of a 12 million lei restoration project, have uncovered significant historical structures. Findings include a previously unknown brick floor with gutters and a spillway canal in the Dogarilor Tower, which contained a ceramic treasure ranging from the classical and late Middle Ages to the modern era. Additionally, researchers identified well-preserved 16th-century foundations of a circular bastion on the western side of the citadel walls. Following these restoration efforts, the city is leveraging its status as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of architecture. The Turnul Dogarilor has officially reopened to the public, marking a milestone in the city’s efforts to use culture and architecture for urban development. The inauguration of the UNESCO program includes cultural festivities such as a New Media Art exhibition and video mapping performances. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Bistrița launches UNESCO Creative Cities architecture program Bistrița is officially launching its UNESCO Creative Cities program for architecture, coinciding with the public reopening of the restored Turnul Dogarilor historic monument. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bistria-launches-unesco-creative-cities-architecture-program ### 2026-08-19: Bistrița Medieval Citadel archaeological finds reveal new structures Archaeologists in Bistrița have discovered a previously unknown brick floor structure and a 16th-century circular bastion during restoration works at the Medieval Citadel and Dogarilor Tower. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bistria-medieval-citadel-archaeological-finds-reveal-new-structures --- Cite as: Bistrița medieval citadel restoration and cultural programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bistria-medieval-citadel-restoration-and-cultural-programs