Travels in Syria and the Holy Land is an outstanding travel book written by Swiss explorer and traveler John Lewis Burckhardt. In his journey, he describes in detail the territory of Syria and the holy places associated with the emergence of different religions. This book not only became an important document for studying the history of the region, but also impresses with its detail and sophistication of language. Readers will have the opportunity to learn and understand various aspects of life and culture of past centuries, traveling with the author to Syria and the Holy Land.