A towering tribute to rural heritage and roadside art has earned the title of the world’s largest bull sculpture Albert the Bull a massive concrete and steel figure that has become both a local landmark and a world‑record‑worthy roadside attraction.
Albert the Bull stands about 30 feet tall, 33 feet long, and spans 15 feet between his horns, dwarfing his real‑life Hereford counterparts by roughly nine times and weighing an astonishing 45 tons. Constructed around a recycled steel frame sourced from abandoned windmills and covered in solid concrete, Albert has proudly guarded Audubon, Iowa since his creation in 1964.
Originally built as a promotional symbol by the local community to celebrate the region’s cattle industry, Albert quickly became an enduring piece of roadside Americana appearing in films such as Beethoven’s 3rd, featured in Jeopardy!, and drawing visitors from across the country to pose beside this colossal cow‑country icon.
Located just off U.S. Highway 71, the World’s Largest Bull Sculpture continues to be refreshed and maintained by the community, with its eyes repainted and its presence celebrated at local festivals and events.
Whether you’re a road‑trip enthusiast, a fan of quirky roadside attractions, or simply curious about giant sculptures, Albert the Bull stands as a monumental tribute to American rural pride and creative spirit a towering achievement that truly lives up to its title.
