Kecskemét — Homokbánya Barracks, Garrison of the Southern Group of Forces (1956–1991)

Кечкемет — казармы в Хомокбанье, гарнизон Южной группы войск (1956–1991)

HungaryКечкемет1956–1991Military sites

The Máté Zalka Barracks in the Alsószéktó district were begun in 1950 for the Hungarian army, and the first units arrived in autumn 1951. On 4 November 1956 the barracks were taken over by Soviet troops, and the site was later handed over to a Soviet unit. In the 1960s the compound was enlarged with a headquarters building, a canteen, a 500–600-seat hall, apartment blocks and a 24-classroom school. Soviet servicemen were stationed here until 1991.

Казармы имени Мате Залки в районе Алшосекто начали строить в 1950 году для венгерской армии, первые части прибыли осенью 1951 года. 4 ноября 1956 года казармы заняли советские войска, позднее объект был передан советской части. В 1960-е годы городок расширили: построены штабное здание, столовая, зал на 500–600 мест, жилые дома и школа на 24 класса. Советские военнослужащие находились здесь до 1991 года.

Property abroad

EraUSSR

FunctionMilitary site (historical)

Present ownerCity of Kecskemét, educational institutions and private owners

StatusSold, transferred or lost

As of2025-07

According to a report of 28 July 2025, the Homokbánya district houses municipal and private flats, a student hall of residence and educational institutions; some old buildings of the former barracks remain in a dilapidated state.