Hampshire Hotel - Groningen

Many years ago as a small child I stayed at my aunt's house. She insisted I come with her shopping in Groningen. As a treat that day she took me to the top of the Martini tower. The tower is found in the center of Groningen as most towers are in the old European cities. The tower would be part of the largest church which is usually found in the center of town right along with the market square and city hall. I remember standing on one of the higher levels of the tower and being apprehensive of leaning against the railing. The ends of the railing what appeared to me, were only held on by thin pieces of steel wire inside the concrete, with a large gap between railing and uprights. I don't recall looking much over the railing as I spent most of my time looking at the railing. A more recent climb to the top of the tower revealed a brand-new well built railing.