---
title: "init(mapItem:)"
framework: mapkit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "mapkit/mkmapitemdetailviewcontroller/init(mapitem:)"
---

# init(mapItem:)

Create a map item detail view controller.

## Declaration

```swift
init(mapItem: MKMapItem?)
```

## Parameters

- `mapItem`: The map item to display, or nil to indicate the item is loading.

## Discussion

Discussion Displays an inline map with the place data.

## See Also

### Creating a map item detail view controller

- [init(mapItem:displaysMap:)](mapkit/mkmapitemdetailviewcontroller/init(mapitem:displaysmap:).md)