Us Mem
A bronze cow statue erected in 1954 to honor the Frisian black-and-white dairy cow. Its name means “Our Mother,” and it is the city’s mascot.
“Us Mem” is a bronze cow statue erected in 1954 by the Friesian Cattle Breeding Association. It is modeled on a real high-yielding Friesian cow and symbolizes this land’s dependence on dairy farming. The statue stands beside the ring road on the west side of the old town. Residents often dress it up in various costumes, and together with the Leaning Tower it is a popular stop for tourists. It is free, takes just a few minutes to see, and can be linked on foot with the Leaning Tower.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Oldehove
- Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
- Nieuwestad & Canals
- Prinsentuin
- Natuurmuseum Fryslân
- Fries Museum
- De Waag Leeuwarden
- Grote of Jacobijnerkerk