Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable embroidered artwork from the 11th century, depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Measuring nearly 70 meters long, it tells the story of William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson through detailed scenes, Latin inscriptions, and vivid imagery. Likely commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, the tapestry is both a masterpiece of medieval art and a valuable historical record. Today, it is housed in Bayeux, France, attracting visitors worldwide who come to admire its craftsmanship, storytelling, and insight into medieval life and politics.