---
title: pointOfInterestFilter
framework: mapkitjs
role: symbol
role_heading: Interface Property
path: mapkitjs/mapconstructoroptions/pointofinterestfilter
---

# pointOfInterestFilter

The filter that determines the points of interest that display on the map.

## Declaration

```data
pointOfInterestFilter?: PointOfInterestFilter;
```

## Discussion

Discussion The filter specifies point-of-interest categories to include or exclude in a map. If not specified, MapKit JS creates a default filter that shows all points of interest.

## See Also

### Configuring map overlays

- [overlays](mapkitjs/mapconstructoroptions/overlays.md)
- [selectedOverlay](mapkitjs/mapconstructoroptions/selectedoverlay.md)
- [showsPointsOfInterest](mapkitjs/mapconstructoroptions/showspointsofinterest.md)