Bayeux Tapestry, Medieval embroidery in Bayeux, France
The Bayeux Tapestry extends 68.3 meters in length and 50 centimeters in height, depicting the Norman Conquest of England through detailed embroidered scenes.
Created around 1070, this narrative cloth commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux presents the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
The embroidery contains over 600 figures, 200 horses, 40 ships, and Latin inscriptions, revealing details about medieval warfare, clothing, and architecture.
The Bayeux Museum displays the tapestry in a dedicated gallery with audio guides available in 14 languages for visitors to understand each depicted scene.
The embroiderers used four specific stitching techniques including stem stitch and couching stitch with naturally dyed wool threads on linen background.
Location: Bayeux
Inception: 1070s
Height: 0.5 m
Width: 68.3 m
Made from material: linen, wool
Website: https://bayeuxmuseum.com/en
GPS coordinates: 49.27436,-0.70029
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:35
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