The concept of design has changed over time; the reflections of this situation have been seen in design fields such as art, architectural structures and tourism. The universal structure of the design and its connection with the past develop a bit depending on the authentic structures of the cities, architectural elements, the characteristics of nature and the expectations and desires of individuals. Especially in the 21st century, it is known that people are inspired by nature, authentic and folkloric life, and with the influence of the established culture. In this study, the concept of authentic, which does not make people forget / raise awareness, reminds its essence and culture, and gives identity to citiescountries that offer different experiences, flavors, architectural structures, and herbal designs, is discussed in the example of Erzurum province. In the study, the importance of authentic identity in terms of the city was emphasized and the idea of making each city stand out with its cultural landscape elements was emphasized. Considering that monotonous architectural insights create cities that are duplicates of each other and that this cannot form a texture that can be called the spirit of the city, the role of cultural landscape in the original city formation is inevitable. The importance of cultural landscape is aimed to be revealed with this study. Erzurum is a city of great historical importance, it was occupied and passed under the rule of many states and tribes. It has a rich history in which the foundations of national struggle and independence were laid. This city, where the cultural texture is alive, draws attention with its folkloric features. In this study, authentic identity was evaluated specifically for Erzurum city; architectural structures have been studied in terms of folkloric life and gastronomy.