Yesterday, at exactly 13:33 local time, the last two formal and obligatory steps for Bulgaria to join the EURO has been executed.

So, now, it is official - EUR will replace our local currency (BGN) as of 1st of January 2026!

We are going to be the 21st country to adopt the united currency and our national bank will be minting coins and banknotes having texts and graphics in Bulgarian ;)

This big news has inspired me to create this article today and share with you some of my pictures from the capital city and around the country.

I know, the topic is controversial, and too many counter-European voices have been too vocal in the latest months but I am avoiding the topics of politics today, but I am sure everyone will agree this change is substantial and will drag along many other changes with it. Some will be not-so-good but the most will be good in the long run, is my understanding and believes at the moment. Yeah, I'll have to keep you posted...

One of the positive outcomes of the change is that, no doubt, Bulgaria will be attracting more travelers and investors.

Our country has it all - many mountains, sea, valleys, rivers, resorts, rich culture, traditions, arts, awesome cuisine and history dating back to Thracian ages.

So trust me on that. There is plenty to see and try!

Actually, there are so many sites and landmarks that one life is definitely not enough!

So here are some of the Bulgarian places I am sharing today :)

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The facade of the Bulgarian Parliament at night, Sofia:

Chapel near Plana:

View over the capital city Sofia from the abandoned cable car:

House in Rhodope mountain:

Landscape at dusk, Rhodope mountain:

The "Stone Wedding" natural rock formation near the city of Kardzhali:

The National Theater "Ivan Vazov", Sofia

Remains of ancient Roman fortress by the shores of Black Sea:

Group of people enjoying the views at the Northern shores of Black Sea:

THe Southern facade of the church of the village of Uzundzhovo:

I hope you've enjoyed this visual tour around the country, more to come so stay tuned and join me in congratulating my compatriots about the final steps at joining the Euro :)

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Have a great day!

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Here is an uncomplete list of some of my equipment I use on a regular basis:

Cameras
	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
	Canon EOS M5
	Canon EOS 550D
Lenses
	Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
	Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
	Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
	Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
	Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
	Canon EF-M 22mm f/2 STM
	Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8
	7artisans 35mm f/1.2
Strobes	Dynaphos Speedster
Flashes	Metz
Tripods and Mono-pods	Manfrotto
	Benro

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