Žiežmariai were mentioned for the first time in the 14th century in the "Lithuanian route report" ("Wegeberichte"), prepared by the Teutonic Knights. In 1348 close to Žiežmariai by the river of Strėva, the Battle of Strėva between the Grand Ducal Lithuanian Army led by Algirdas and Kęstutis and the Teutonic Army took place.