https://likethephoto.com/updates/ 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z https://likethephoto.com/status/golden-gate-bridge/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Seismic retrofit under way: about 230,000 sq ft of temporary work platforms and scaffolding on the side spans; the next phase also repaints the south tower.

https://likethephoto.com/status/smithsonian-castle/#closed-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Closed for a multi-year renovation; the first floor reopened only for summer 2026, until 7 September.

https://likethephoto.com/status/flatiron-building/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Scaffolding that wrapped the building for seven years started coming down on 8 April 2026, top first; the building is lit at night again. Lower-level removal and the residential conversion continue.

https://likethephoto.com/status/sydney-harbour-bridge/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Ongoing repainting works with scaffolding and work platforms on sections of the bridge; some heritage lights are covered. Work near Circular Quay started in mid-October 2026.

https://likethephoto.com/status/angkor-wat/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The whole site is open. The north-east corner of the central Bakan tower is under restoration by APSARA and the Korea Heritage Service, with some areas roped off.

https://likethephoto.com/status/kumamoto-castle/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The main keep reopened in 2021 after earthquake damage; repairs to walls and other buildings continue and parts of the grounds are off-limits.

https://likethephoto.com/status/enryaku-ji/#covered-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The main hall (Konponchudo) is covered by a scaffolding shed, and its interior is closed for most of 2026 and 2027.

https://likethephoto.com/status/heian-shrine/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Renovation in stages until March 2031. Some buildings are covered, but the shrine and garden remain open.

https://likethephoto.com/status/hagia-sophia/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Open. The main dome is closed off inside and scaffolding covers part of the exterior; the gallery mosaics remain visible.

https://likethephoto.com/status/cologne-cathedral/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The cathedral works yard keeps scaffolding on some part of the building at all times; locals joke the world ends when it comes off. The main west facade is usually clear.

https://likethephoto.com/status/royal-alcazar-of-seville/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Open. The Cenador de Carlos V garden pavilion is closed while its roof is restored; restoration was widened on 13 October 2026. It is the only closed space in the complex.

https://likethephoto.com/status/spotify-camp-nou/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Matches are played in the partly rebuilt stadium; the third tier is done but the roof has not been installed. Expect cranes.

https://likethephoto.com/status/sagrada-familia/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The central Tower of Jesus Christ was completed in February 2026 and blessed on 10 June 2026. Cranes and scaffolding remain around the tower and the unfinished Glory Facade, so expect construction in wide shots for years.

https://likethephoto.com/status/notre-dame-de-paris/#partial-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

The west front and towers seen from the parvis are clear. The east end (chevet) is under scaffolding for the restoration of its 22 flying buttresses, and the 19th-century sacristy joined in spring 2026. A further dozen operations are planned up to 2033.

https://likethephoto.com/status/basilica-di-san-clemente/#unconfirmed-2026-11-022026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Scaffolding went up in January 2026 with short winter closures. We found no report confirming it has come down.

https://likethephoto.com/status/moraine-lake/#closed-2026-10-132026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Seasonal closure: Moraine Lake Road closes after Canadian Thanksgiving because of snow and avalanche risk and usually reopens around 1 June. The lake is frozen until June. In season, access is by Parks Canada shuttle only.

https://likethephoto.com/status/apollo-theater/#closed-2026-07-012026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Closed for a year-long, $65 million renovation including the facade and marquee.

https://likethephoto.com/status/eglise-de-la-madeleine/#partial-2026-07-012026-07-01T00:00:00Z

The north facade (rue Tronchet side) is under scaffolding for about 16 months, partly funded by a 700 m² advertising tarp. The church stays open.

https://likethephoto.com/status/parthenon/#clear-2026-06-152026-06-15T00:00:00Z

The scaffolding on the west facade came down in early June 2026, after about 20 years; the restored west pediment was unveiled on 15 June 2026.

https://likethephoto.com/status/basilica-cistern/#unconfirmed-2026-06-012026-06-01T00:00:00Z

Closed briefly in June 2026 during a disputed handover from the city to the national foundations directorate. Some sources say it reopened on 6 June; others still list it as temporarily closed.

https://likethephoto.com/status/belem-tower/#clear-2026-05-272026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Reopened on 27 May 2026 after a restoration that started in April 2025. Entry is now timed: up to 60 visitors every 30 minutes.

https://likethephoto.com/status/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool/#unconfirmed-2026-04-102026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Drained on 10 April 2026 for cleaning, joint repairs and a new lining. We found no confirmation that it has been refilled.

https://likethephoto.com/status/citadella/#clear-2026-04-012026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Reopened in 2026 after a full renovation of the fortress walls and Liberty Statue.

https://likethephoto.com/status/giottos-campanile/#covered-2026-03-092026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Full-height scaffolding was completed on 1 October 2026 for the first complete restoration in the tower's history. The climb and rooftop terrace stay open. Scaffolding will come down in stages from the top as each section is finished.

https://likethephoto.com/status/sistine-chapel/#clear-2026-03-012026-03-01T00:00:00Z

The scaffolding in front of Michelangelo's Last Judgment (January to March 2026) has come down. Visits continued throughout.

https://likethephoto.com/status/taj-mahal/#clear-2026-01-012026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dome scaffolding was due down before Christmas 2025 and visitors reported a clear front view from January 2026. Minor conservation at the rear may continue.

https://likethephoto.com/status/white-house/#partial-2025-10-012025-10-01T00:00:00Z

The East Wing was demolished in October 2025 to build a ballroom; the construction site is visible from the east side. Legal challenges were still pending in 2026.

https://likethephoto.com/status/st-stephens-cathedral/#clear-2025-10-012025-10-01T00:00:00Z

The south tower lost its scaffolding in October 2025 after almost 30 years. Smaller works will keep returning.

https://likethephoto.com/status/centre-pompidou/#closed-2025-09-222025-09-22T00:00:00Z

Closed for a five-year renovation (asbestos removal, fire safety, accessibility). No exact reopening day has been announced.

https://likethephoto.com/status/neuschwanstein-castle/#clear-2025-07-072025-07-07T00:00:00Z

The long interior restoration was declared complete on 7 July 2025, so the full room tour is back.