Game of Thrones Tapestry on Display in Bayeux Alongside Medieval Original

An 80-meter tapestry inspired by the HBO series Game of Thrones is on view in Bayeux, Normandy, until December 31, 2019. The work, created by 21st-century designers and weavers, parallels the famous Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidered linen strip depicting the Norman conquest of England. The medieval tapestry, 68 meters long with 58 scenes and 1,200 figures, was likely made in Canterbury ten years after the events, commissioned by Bishop Odo, William the Conqueror's half-brother. The modern version focuses on the Irish locations used in the series, particularly Northern Ireland's Winterfell and the lands near the Wall. An app has been created for fans to explore the landscapes. After Bayeux, the Game of Thrones tapestry will be exhibited at the Ulster Museum in Belfast starting in 2020.