Often referred to as Europe's southernmost fjord, the Bay of Kotor or Boka Kotorska, is actually a submerged river canyon of the disintegrated Bokelj River. It presents one of the most romantic landscapes in Montenegro, from high mountains to extensive seas to many beautiful natural surroundings that has inspired poets, painters, photogaphers and even scientists. The bay, the city of Kotor and the surrounding territory are a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.