Hear the history of the places around you
Every neighbourhood has stories that never made it onto a sign. The church rebuilt after a fire. The street named after someone nobody remembers. Laqao helps you hear them. Turn on your location, or tap any spot on the map, then tap Speak. Laqao tells you about the place: its history, facts and local stories, read aloud in a short narration. When it ends, tap Next nearby to hear the closest place, one story after another. Legends are told as legends, not as fact. Everything you hear is kept in History, so you can replay a place for free, add photos to places you've heard, or share its map link with a friend. Narrations are written by AI from public information about the place, so they can contain mistakes. Tap Report if something is wrong, and check opening hours and safety information locally.
The problem: you pass places every day and never learn their story
Start where you are
Use your location, or tap any spot on the map.
What a narration covers
History, facts and local stories; legends are told as legends, not as fact.
Next nearby
Hear the closest place when a story ends.
Keep what you heard
History, replays are free, add photos to places you've heard, share a place's map link.
Be a smart listener
AI-written, may contain mistakes, tap Report if something is offensive or wrong.
Check opening hours and safety information locally.
FAQ
Can I hear places far from me?
Yes. Tap any spot on the map.
Does it work for my own town?
Tap a place and press Speak. Narrations come from public information about the place, so they can contain mistakes. Tap Report if something is wrong.
Is it free?
Creating an account is free. Free accounts get 5 free pins a week.