Hard times are forcing Italy 's counts and countesses to throw open their doors to tourists . Comment: Italy 's aristocrats say cash from visitors will help preserve their homes and Italy 's heritage .
Hard times are forcing Italy 's counts and countesses to throw open their doors to tourists . Sixteenth century Ca'Marcello villa among many now offering rooms to rent . Italy 's aristocrats say cash from visitors will help preserve their homes and Italy 's heritage .