OpenStreetMap Carto/Symbols

Symbols

Single symbols denote several kinds of points of interest or describe a larger area. If the map feature in question has a name, it is written below the symbol most of the time, in the same color of the symbol.

Icon	Description	Tags
Gastronomy
	Restaurant (except fast food) / food court	`amenity=restaurant` / `amenity=food_court`
	Cafe	`amenity=cafe`
	Fast food restaurant or snack bar or sandwich bar or similar	`amenity=fast_food`
	Bar	`amenity=bar`
	Pub	`amenity=pub`
	Ice cream shop	`amenity=ice_cream`
	Biergarten (traditional sense)	`amenity=biergarten`
	An outdoor seating area, usually for the consumption of food and drink from neighbouring cafes and restaurants	`leisure=outdoor_seating`
Culture, entertainment and arts
	Artwork	`tourism=artwork`
	Community centre	`amenity=community_centre`
	Library	`amenity=library`
	Museum	`tourism=museum`
	Theatre	`amenity=theatre`
	Cinema	`amenity=cinema`
	Nightclub	`amenity=nightclub`
	Arts centre	`amenity=arts_centre`
	Art gallery, art museum	`tourism=gallery`
	Internet cafe	`amenity=internet_cafe`
	Casino	`amenity=casino`
	Public bookcase	`amenity=public_bookcase`
	A venue with pay-to-play games	`leisure=amusement_arcade`
Historical objects
	Memorial (standard size)	`historic=memorial`
	Place in which objects of historic interest are preserved	`historic=archaeological_site`
	Historical shrine	`historic=wayside_shrine`
	Monument	`historic=monument`
	Castle	`historic=castle`
	Memorial plaque / Blue plaque	`historic=memorial` + `memorial=plaque` / `historic=memorial` + `memorial=blue_plaque`
	Statue	`historic=memorial` + `memorial=statue` / `tourism=artwork` + `artwork_type=statue`
	Memorial as a stone	`historic=memorial` + `memorial=stone`
	Palace / Stately home	`historic=castle` + `castle_type=palace` / `historic=castle` + `castle_type=stately`
	Defensive castle / Fortress / Castra / Shiro / Kremlin	`historic=castle` + `castle_type=*` =>defensive / =>fortress / =>castrum / =>shiro / =>kremlin
	Military historic fort	`historic=fort`
	Bust	`historic=memorial` + `memorial=bust` / `tourism=artwork` + `artwork_type=bust`
	City gate	`historic=city_gate`
	Manor house	`historic=manor` / `historic=castle` + `castle_type=manor`
	Obelisk	`man_made=obelisk`
Leisure, recreation and sports
	Playground	`leisure=playground`
	Fitness centre / fitness station	`leisure=fitness_centre` / `leisure=fitness_station`
	Golf course	`leisure=golf_course`
	Water park / swimming area / (indoor or outdoor) swimming pool	`leisure=water_park` / `leisure=swimming_area` / `leisure=sports_centre` + `sport=swimming`
	Massage shop	`shop=massage`
	Sauna	`leisure=sauna`
	A location where the public may bathe in common	`amenity=public_bath`
	Miniature golf course	`leisure=miniature_golf`
	A managed beach	`leisure=beach_resort`
	A public place for fishing	`leisure=fishing`
	Bowling centre	`leisure=bowling_alley`
	Dog park	`leisure=dog_park`
	Dance venue or dance hall	`leisure=dance`
	Hole of a golf course	`golf=pin`
Waste management
	Public toilets	`amenity=toilets`
	Recycling container or recycling centre	`amenity=recycling`
	Waste basket	`amenity=waste_basket`
	Disposal bin (medium size), for bagged up household or industrial waste	`amenity=waste_disposal`
	Excrement bag dispenser	`amenity=vending_machine` + `vending=excrement_bags`
Outdoor
	Bench	`amenity=bench`
	Shelter (e.g. weather shelter)	`amenity=shelter`
	Drinking water, bubbler, drinking fountain	`amenity=drinking_water`
	Picnic site	`tourism=picnic_site`
	Fountain (recreational/decorational)	`amenity=fountain`
	Campsite, campground	`tourism=camp_site`
	Picnic table	`leisure=picnic_table`
	Caravan site, caravan park, RV park	`tourism=caravan_site`
	Barbeque	`amenity=bbq`
	Shower	`amenity=shower`
	Fireplace	`leisure=firepit`
	Bird hide	`leisure=bird_hide`
Tourism and accommodation
	Guidepost	`tourism=information` + `information=guidepost`
	Information board	`tourism=information` + `information=board`
	Board with a map / Information map as 3D-model	`tourism=information` + `information=map` / `tourism=information` + `information=tactile_map`
	Tourism-Information	`tourism=information` + `information=office`
	Information terminal	`tourism=information` + `information=terminal`
	Audioguide	`tourism=information` + `information=audioguide`
	Viewpoint	`tourism=viewpoint`
	Hotel	`tourism=hotel`
	Guest house	`tourism=guest_house`
	Hostel	`tourism=hostel`
	Chalet (holiday cottage)	`tourism=chalet`
	Motel	`tourism=motel`
	Apartment	`tourism=apartment`
	Alpine hut	`tourism=alpine_hut`
	Wilderness hut	`tourism=wilderness_hut`
Finance
	Bank	`amenity=bank`
	ATM or cash point	`amenity=atm`
	Bureau de change	`amenity=bureau_de_change`
Healthcare
	Pharmacy	`amenity=pharmacy`
	Hospital (for stationary treatment)	`amenity=hospital`
	surgery or a small clinic (for ambulant treatment) / Doctor's practice	`amenity=clinic` / `amenity=doctors`
	Dentist	`amenity=dentist`
	Veterinary	`amenity=veterinary`
Communication
	Post box	`amenity=post_box`
	Post office	`amenity=post_office`
	Machine for picking up and sending parcels	`amenity=parcel_locker`
	Public telephone	`amenity=telephone`
	Emergency phone	`emergency=phone`
Transportation
	Car parking	`amenity=parking`
	Car parking on the carriageway / Car parking adjacent to the carriageway	`amenity=parking` + `parking=lane` / `amenity=parking` + `parking=street_side`
	Bus stop	`highway=bus_stop`
	Gas station or petrol station or similar	`amenity=fuel`
	Bicycle parking	`amenity=bicycle_parking`
	Railway station / Railway stop point / Tram stop point / Aerialway station	`railway=station` / `railway=halt` / `railway=tram_stop` / `aerialway=station`
	Bus station	`amenity=bus_station`
	Helipad	`aeroway=helipad`
	Airport	`aeroway=aerodrome`
	Bicycle-sharing/rental station	`amenity=bicycle_rental`
	Slipway for boats	`leisure=slipway`
	Taxi rank	`amenity=taxi`
	A machine selling tickets for parking	`amenity=vending_machine` + `vending=parking_tickets`
	Subway entrance	`railway=subway_entrance`
	Charging station	`amenity=charging_station`
	Elevator	`highway=elevator`
	Rent a car	`amenity=car_rental`
	Underground parking entrance	`amenity=parking_entrance` + `parking=underground`
	A machine vending bus, tram, train... tickets	`amenity=vending_machine` + `vending=public_transport_tickets`
	Ferry terminal	`amenity=ferry_terminal`
	Motorcycle parking	`amenity=motorcycle_parking`
	Bicycle repair station	`amenity=bicycle_repair_station`
	Boat rental	`amenity=boat_rental`
	Multi-storey parking entrance	`amenity=parking_entrance` + `parking=multi-storey`
Road features
	One-way	`oneway=yes`
	Gate	`barrier=gate`
	Traffic lights	`highway=traffic_signals`
	Railroad crossing, zoom >=16	`railway=level_crossing` / `railway=crossing`
	Railroad crossing, zoom <=15	`railway=level_crossing` / `railway=crossing`
	Barriers (bollard / large block / turnstile / log)	`barrier=bollard` / `barrier=block` / `barrier=turnstile` / `barrier=log`
	Boom barrier	`barrier=lift_gate` / `barrier=swing_gate`
	Barriers to bicycle traffic	`barrier=cycle_barrier`
	Stile	`barrier=stile`
	Mini roundabout	`highway=mini_roundabout`
	Tollbooth	`barrier=toll_booth`
	Cattle grid	`barrier=cattle_grid`
	A gate which allows people to cross, but not livestock.	`barrier=kissing_gate`
	A full-height turnstile	`barrier=full-height_turnstile`
	Motorcycle barrier	`barrier=motorcycle_barrier`
	Ford / Ford with stepping stones	`ford=yes` / `ford=stepping_stones`
	Saddle on a course of a way	`mountain_pass=yes`
	Dam	`waterway=dam`
	Weir	`waterway=weir`
	Gate of a lock	`waterway=lock_gate`
	Turning circle at agricultural or forestry roads	Node with `highway=turning_circle` at way with `highway=track`
Nature
	Tree	`natural=tree`
	Peak, summit, etc.	`natural=peak`
	Spring	`natural=spring`
	Cave entrance	`natural=cave_entrance`
	Waterfall	`waterway=waterfall`
	Topographic saddle	`natural=saddle`
	Volcano	`natural=volcano`
Administrative facilities
	Police station	`amenity=police`
	Townhall	`amenity=townhall`
	Fire station	`amenity=fire_station`
	Social facility	`amenity=social_facility`
	Court house	`amenity=courthouse`
	Embassy	`office=diplomatic` + `diplomatic=embassy`
	Consulate	`office=diplomatic` + `diplomatic=consulate`
	Prison	`amenity=prison`
Religious place
	Christian (except Jehovah's Witnesses, La Luz del Mundo, Iglesia ni Cristo and Mormons)	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=christian`
	Jewish	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=jewish`
	Muslim	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=muslim`
	Taoist	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=taoist`
	Hindu	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=hindu`
	Buddhist	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=buddhist`
	Shinto	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=shinto`
	Sikh	`amenity=place_of_worship` + `religion=sikh`
	Unspecified or other religion	`amenity=place_of_worship` + without or other `religion=*` value
Shops and services
	Marketplace	`amenity=marketplace`
	Convenience store	`shop=convenience`
	Supermarket	`shop=supermarket`
	Clothes shop / Fashion shop	`shop=clothes` / `shop=fashion`
	Hairdresser's and/or barber's	`shop=hairdresser`
	Bakery	`shop=bakery`
	Car repair service	`shop=car_repair`
	Do-It-Yourself store / Hardware store	`shop=doityourself` / `shop=hardware`
	Car store	`shop=car`
	Kiosk / Newsstand	`shop=kiosk` / `shop=newsagent`
	Beauty services except hairdressing	`shop=beauty`
	Car wash	`amenity=car_wash`
	Butcher	`shop=butcher`
	Shop selling alcohol / Wine shop	`shop=alcohol` / `shop=wine`
	Furniture store	`shop=furniture`
	Florist	`shop=florist`
	Shop selling mobile phones and accessories	`shop=mobile_phone`
	Shop selling consumer electronics	`shop=electronics`
	Shoe store	`shop=shoes`
	Car parts shop	`shop=car_parts`
	Greengrocer / Farm shop	`shop=greengrocer` / `shop=farm`
	Laundry shop / Clothes dry cleaning service	`shop=laundry` / `shop=dry_cleaning`
	Optician	`shop=optician`
	Jewellery	`shop=jewelry`
	Book store	`shop=books`
	Gift or souvenier shop	`shop=gift`
	Department store	`shop=department_store`
	Bicycle shop, retail, repair and/or rental	`shop=bicycle`
	Confectionery / Chocolate shop / Patisserie	`shop=confectionery` / `shop=chocolate` / `shop=pastry`
	Variety store	`shop=variety_store`
	Travel agency	`shop=travel_agency`
	Sports equipment shop	`shop=sports`
	Chemist	`shop=chemist`
	Computer store	`shop=computer`
	Stationery shop	`shop=stationery`
	Pet shop	`shop=pet`
	Shop selling beverages	`shop=beverages`
	Cosmetics shop / Perfumery	`shop=cosmetics` / `shop=perfumery`
	Tyres shop	`shop=tyres`
	Motorcycle shop	`shop=motorcycle`
	Garden centre	`shop=garden_centre`
	Copy shop	`shop=copyshop`
	Toy shop	`shop=toys`
	Shop selling delicatessen (gourmet foods)	`shop=deli`
	Tobacco shop	`shop=tobacco`
	Shop selling fish and/or seafood	`shop=seafood`, `shop=fishmonger`
	Shop selling interior decorations	`shop=interior_decoration`
	A shop selling tickets for concerts, events, public transport	`shop=ticket`
	Photo shop or photo studio	`shop=photo` / `shop=photo_studio` / `shop=photography`
	A place of business that sells to a particular trade or trades / Wholesale	`shop=trade` / `shop=wholesale`
	Shop selling outdoor equipment	`shop=outdoor`
	Shop selling houseware	`shop=houseware`
	Art shop	`shop=art`
	Shop selling paints	`shop=paint`
	Shop that sells fabric	`shop=fabric`
	Bookmaker	`shop=bookmaker`
	A shop selling second hand goods	`shop=second_hand`
	Charity store	`shop=charity`
	Shop selling mattresses	`shop=bed`
	A store where you can buy medical equipment	`shop=medical_supply`
	Hi-fi store	`shop=hifi`
	Shop selling recorded music	`shop=music`
	Coffee shop	`shop=coffee`
	Shop selling hearing aids	`shop=hearing_aids`
	Shop selling musical instruments	`shop=musical_instrument`
	Tea shop	`shop=tea`
	Shop selling or renting videos/DVDs	`shop=video`
	Bag shop	`shop=bag`
	Shop selling carpets	`shop=carpet`
	Shop selling video games	`shop=video_games`
	Government vehicle inspection	`amenity=vehicle_inspection`
	Shop selling dairy products	`shop=dairy`
	Shop (specified and other, not listed above) / Driving school	Any `shop=*` value (except 'yes', 'no', 'vacant', 'closed', 'disused', 'empty') / `amenity=driving_school`
	Office, department, bureau (all)	`office=*`
	Nursing home care / Childcare	`amenity=nursing_home` / `amenity=childcare`
Landmarks, man-made infrastructure, masts and towers
	Storage tanks / Silo	`man_made=storage_tank` / `man_made=silo`
	Tower in general	`man_made=tower`
	Communication towers	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=communication`
	Wind turbine	`power=generator` + `generator:source=wind` ( + `generator:method=wind_turbine`)
	Hunting stand	`amenity=hunting_stand`
	Wayside cross / Summit cross or similar	`historic=wayside_cross` / `man_made=cross`
	Water tower	`man_made=water_tower`
	Mast in general	`man_made=mast`
	Bunker	`military=bunker`
	Chimney	`man_made=chimney`
	Observation tower / Watch tower	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=observation` / `man_made=tower` + `tower:type=watchtower`
	Bell tower	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=bell_tower`
	Towers for lighting	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=lighting`
	Lighthouse	`man_made=lighthouse`
	Advertising column	`advertising=column`
	Crane (stationary)	`man_made=crane`
	Windmill	`man_made=windmill`
	Lattice communication towers	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=communication` + `tower:construction=lattice`
	Poles for lighting	`man_made=mast` + `tower:type=lighting`
	Mast with transmitters	`man_made=mast` + `tower:type=communication`
	A huge tower for transmitting radio applications	`man_made=communications_tower`
	Fortified defensive tower	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=defensive`
	Cooling tower	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=cooling`
	The tower is constructed from steel lattice	`man_made=tower` + `tower:construction=lattice`
	Tower is constructed from steel lattice for lighting	`man_made=tower` + `tower:type=lighting` + `tower:construction=lattice`
	The 'communication tower' is a dish	`man_made=tower` + `tower:construction=dish`
	The 'communication tower' is a dome	`man_made=tower` + `tower:construction=dome`
	Radio telescope	`man_made=telescope` + `telescope:type=radio`
	Optical telescope	`man_made=telescope` + `telescope:type=optical`
Electricity
	Big electricity pylon, carrying high voltage electricity cables	`power=tower`
	Small electricity pole, carrying low voltage electricity cables	`power=pole`
Places
	City	`place=city`
	Capital	`capital=*`
	Entrance (exit) of a building	`entrance=yes`
	Main entrance (exit) of a building	`entrance=main`
	A backdoor of a building	`entrance=service`
	Any door of a building and access is not allowed	`entrance=*` + `access=no`