As with many things in Italy, Parma, in its urban composition, has its roots in Roman times. The Second Punic War, at the end of which the Romans prevailed over the Carthaginians, led to revolts of the populations of the Po Valley area. Therefore, to strengthen its power in that place, Rome founded some cities, including Parma.

Later, during the Middle Ages, Parma had several dominations: the Goths of Odoacer, the Lombards, the Franks until living in the XI-XII century the experience of independent municipality, then falling under the control of the lords of Milan, the Visconti, and the Sforza.

The modern age for Parma was a period of prestige and redemption, if you will. In 1530 Charles V, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Spain, deposed the Duchy of Milan, placing the city under Spanish control. However, in 1545, Parma and Piacenza became independent after Pope Paul III, a member of the Farnese family, granted these territories to his son. The Farnese ruled over Parma, between ups and downs, until the arrival in Italy of Napoleon, during which period there was the lordship of the famous Maria Luigia. In 1860, the Duchy of Parma also became part of the new Kingdom of Italy.