Carl Heinrich Ferdinand Streichhan-Kaserne Weimar

The Carl Heinrich Ferdinand Streichhan-Kaserne barracks complex in Weimar is a remarkable barracks complex built between 1854 and 1859 by Carl Heinrich Ferdinand Streichhan, the chief architect of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. The complex is located on a hill overlooking the city and is sometimes called the "Weimar Acropolis" because of its high architectural value and location.

The barracks were built to house military units and officers, as well as for military exercises and parades. The complex consists of several buildings connected by arches and courtyards. The main building has a Neo-Renaissance facade with towers and balconies. Inside the building are a great hall, a library, a chapel and a museum.

The complex was named after its architect Karl Heinrich Ferdinand Streichan, who also designed other famous buildings in Weimar such as the Ducal Palace, the New Museum and the Main Railway Station. 

The complex has witnessed many historical events such as the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, World War II and the GDR. It hosted speeches and meetings of political leaders such as Friedrich Ebert, Adolf Hitler, Wilhelm Pieck and Erich Honecker. 

The complex was restored and modernised in the 1990s after the reunification of Germany. Today it is used for various purposes such as education, culture, sports and tourism. It is home to the Thuringian University of Cooperative Education, the Liszt Music School, the Sports Centre and the Leonardo Hotel.