The landscape of the Polish montane village reflects its identify. It is affected by various factors. Generally, they can be defined as natural ones, a result of the natural impact; and those caused by man. The author presents the problem using a village located in Beskid Śląski Mts. as an example. An architect by profession, she conducted studies on changes in architectural forms and cultural landscape in villages located there. She discusses the existing status and plans to protect landscape and identify in rural areas.