Thrapsano village, the capital of the eponymous municipality,
is mentioned as early as 1500, while it had 1000 inhabitants in
1583. It was then the feudal property of the Komaros family, who
had built a mansion there. Unfortunately, there are no remains
of the mansion to be seen today.
Andreas Kornaros even built a library there.
Under Turkish rule, it was called Jomlekt4i Kioi, meaning potter's
village, as the art that made the village famous throughout Crete
was already developed. This art is still practised today, and your
visit to the village must include a visit to the pottery where
large and small clay vessels are made.
The alternations of the traditional designs on the pottery, originating
from the depths of time, are truly wonderful, and you will definitely
want to buy some samples.
The area, with its quiet little villages, such as Galatas, is ideal
for walks away from the hordes of tourists, and will take you a
few steps back in time. Tourism and the modern way of life have
not changed the houses, courtyards and the people, and meeting
them will be a unique experience.
