# Sarmizegetusa Regia restoration and access restrictions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sarmizegetusa-regia-restoration-and-access-restrictions > Updated: 2026-09-02T09:31:49.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. The Sarmizegetusa Regia UNESCO World Heritage site in Romania has implemented restricted visiting hours to accommodate major restoration and conservation projects. Following the weekend-only access schedule in August 2026, the site has transitioned to a new schedule for September. The site is now open from Friday to Sunday, but remains closed from Monday to Thursday due to ongoing work at the Tenth Terrace. Work is focused on the fortified area and the X-th Terrace, including the consolidation of the Great Andesite Temple and the reinforcement of supporting walls. These projects are being financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and European Union funds, with a total project value of approximately €11.3 million. While the Hunedoara County Council stated these restrictions are necessary to ensure works progress “rapidly and safely,” the decision has faced criticism. Local residents and guesthouse owners in the Grădiștea Valley have expressed concerns regarding the economic impact of the closures during the peak summer tourism season. Many business owners had previously petitioned authorities to find ways to continue the work without such significant restrictions on access. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Sarmizegetusa Regia and Muzeul Țării Crișurilor announce visiting schedules Sarmizegetusa Regia is open Friday through Sunday in September due to restoration work, while Muzeul Țării Crișurilor has updated its seasonal visiting hours and accessibility information. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarmizegetusa-regia-and-muzeul-rii-criurilor-announce-visiting-schedules ### 2026-08-09: Sarmizegetusa Regia to limit August 2026 visits for restoration The Sarmizegetusa Regia UNESCO site in Romania will only be open on weekends during August 2026 to allow for essential restoration work, sparking economic concerns among local tourism businesses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarmizegetusa-regia-to-limit-august-2026-visits-for-restoration ### 2026-08-04: Romania limits August visits to Sarmizegetusa Regia to weekends for restoration Sarmizegetusa Regia will be open only weekends in August while EU‑funded restoration of Terrace X and fortifications proceeds, per Hunedoara County Council. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-limits-august-visits-to-sarmizegetusa-regia-to-weekends-for-restoration --- Cite as: Sarmizegetusa Regia restoration and access restrictions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sarmizegetusa-regia-restoration-and-access-restrictions