Chalepa is one of the most historic and interesting neighborhoods of the city of Chania. Back in the late 19th century - early 20th century this area was considered the most aristocratic suburb of Chania, with most embassies of foreign countries, from the time of autonomy of the island (before it joined Greece) still standing proud today. Nowadays the new archaeological museum of Chania, the house-museum of Venizelos, the old Royal Palace, and the old embassies turned into boutique hotels, the garden and Church of Agia Magdalini and the extraordinary neighborhood of Tabakaria that lies right next to it, make up a great setting ideal.