In 1576 and in 1791 Žiežmariai received Magdeburg rights and the coat of arms in 1792. During the 16th century Žiežmariai started to grow intensively due to their proximity to the road Vilnius-Kaunas.
Žiežmariai gained Magdeburg rights and a coat of arms in 1576 and 1791, with the latter occurring in 1792. During the 16th century, Žiežmariai experienced substantial growth due to its location near the Vilnius-Kaunas road.