Evere, Administrative division in Brussels, Belgium.
Evere is a municipality in the northeastern section of the Brussels-Capital Region, covering several square kilometers. It mixes residential neighborhoods with commercial zones and is served by modern infrastructure that connects it to the city center.
The municipality began its transformation from agricultural land after World War I and grew significantly when NATO established its headquarters there in 1968. This development reshaped its character.
The Brussels Mill and Food Museum occupies a windmill built in 1841, displaying exhibitions about traditional farming methods and the region's local food production heritage.
The Evere railway station connects line 26 between Halle and Vilvoorde, offering direct transport links to central Brussels. The area is easily accessible by public transport.
In 1927, American aviator Charles Lindbergh landed at Evere airfield after his transatlantic flight, drawing large crowds to witness this aviation milestone. The event put the location at the center of aviation history for a moment.
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