Reading the city: From 'The Eiffel Tower' to Empire of Signs, Roland Barthes teaches architects how to interpret places, writes Edwina Attlee.

The article offers information on several aspects associated with views and opinions of philosopher Roland Barthes who teaches architects on how to interpret places along with details on architectural based aspects of Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The topics addressed include details on an description of Eiffel tower stating that it has a special uselessness although it is an empty monument even though it receives twice as many visitors a year as the foie gras of monuments.