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Zgierz has got municipal rights since 1288. The first known use of a fortress with an open gate and three towers dates from 1534 and 1535. It appeared on a seal used by local authorities of Zgierz as the town symbol. Later a crowned eagle standing in the open gate was added, a seal with such elements was used in 1778. | Zgierz has got municipal rights since 1288. The first known use of a fortress with an open gate and three towers dates from 1534 and 1535. It appeared on a seal used by local authorities of Zgierz as the town symbol. Later a crowned eagle standing in the open gate was added, a seal with such elements was used in 1778. | ||