Langelandsgade Kaserne, Former military barracks in Aarhus, Denmark.
Langelandsgade Kaserne is a red brick building with three stories, a loft, and a basement on Langelandsgade street in Aarhus, designed by architects Müllertz and Kühnel in 1889. The structure displays symmetrical windows and architectural details characteristic of that era.
The barracks opened in 1889 to serve military purposes and remained in that role until 1993, when it transferred to Aarhus University. During World War II, German forces occupied the site, and a 1944 Royal Air Force bombing raid caused damage to the structure.
The building now hosts the School of Communication and Culture, which uses the original military architecture as a setting for academic and cultural activities. The spaces still carry traces of their former purpose in their layout and structure.
The building can be viewed during university hours as it is part of the campus and hosts academic and cultural events. It is advisable to check in advance whether certain areas are open to the public.
The building was hit by bombs in 1944 when the Royal Air Force targeted a nearby Gestapo headquarters. These wartime scars remain visible in the structure today.
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