Zory
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?ory belongs to the oldest Silesian towns. Civic rights were granted to ?ory in 1272 by Vladislaus The Prince of Opole and Racibórz. Zory was besieged many times over the centuries. It was also seriously destroyed during the second world war. A Mediaeval street layout around the square and some fragments of the old town fortifications have been preserved till today. Where the Old Town Gates used to be in Górne Przedmie?cie Street and Dolne Przedmie?cie Street, two symbols of architecture were built: a miniature Lower /leading out to Cracow/ Gate and a modern Upper /Cieszyn/ Gate. The town arms consists of half of the Piast ? dynasty eagle, that honours the founder of the town, and a silver sword symbolizing the stronghold character of our town. The other version says that arms were split and the sword was added in 1384. ?ory then became a member of the 22 Town Confederation and received the right to administer justice with a sword. The name of the town comes from a Slavonic settlement, ?ar (English ''heat''), and is connected with the popular method of preparing agricultural land by burning grass and forest. However, the town''s name is also associated with its history. ?ory often suffered from siege and fire. For over 300 years the inhabitants of ?ory have celebrated a very unique festival. On 11th May in the evening they take part in "The Fire Festival" ? a procession with torches, which leaves the church of St. Philip and St. Jacob and walks along the streets of The Old Town to the Town Square. It was to protect the town from fire which used to destroy ?ory in the past. The "Fire Festivalt" tradition dates back to 1702 when the bigger part of town burnt and many of its inhabitants lost their lives in the fire. Another interesting and special event are hortse fairs held every second Tuesday each month. Horse breeders from all southern Poland come to the fair located in Kleszczów.
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