Claim: In honor of Gian Giacomo Medici's achievements, an inconspicuous relief in the main court of Cima shows the lion of San Marco and is a symbol of the alliance between Gian Giacomo de Medici and the former Republic of Venice, which became part of a unified Italy in the 19th century.
Evidence: In the main church of Cima, which belongs to the community of Porlezza, an inconspicuous relief shows the lion of San Marco, a symbol of the alliance between Gian Giacomo de Medici and the former Republic of Venice. Evidence can be found that Marquis Giacomo di Medici was born in Valsolda and even had a residence in the community of Porlezza. It was put there in honor of his achievements. Venice became part of a unified Italy in the 19th century.