Wallace Barracks, Former military barracks in Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart, Germany
Wallace Barracks is a barracks complex in Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart, now known as Römerkastell and housing a mix of residential and commercial buildings. The site spreads across a large area with various building types that were originally constructed for military purposes.
The site was originally a Roman military camp called Kastell Cannstatt, founded around 100 CE. In 1908 it was converted into Dragoner Kaserne for German cavalry.
The site's names reflect its military past, and visitors can see how spaces are now used for housing and commerce. The buildings tell their story through their layout and structure from different periods of use.
The area is easily accessible and offers various facilities for visitors interested in viewing the converted structures. It is worth allowing time to walk through the expansive grounds to discover different architectural styles from different periods.
During the Cold War, the 66th Counter Intelligence Corps Group used the site and nicknamed it Hallschlag University. This unusual name for an intelligence organization reveals the hidden military activity that took place here in the 1950s.
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