Visitors are finding it increasingly difficult to find Leidseplein, businesses are on the verge of collapse

Fewer visitors and declining turnover: the once busy Leidseplein has become a lot quieter in recent years, according to catering entrepreneurs. And that is not without consequences: the first businesses are already on the verge of collapse. Why do many visitors stay away? "Parking is very expensive or parking spaces are gone, public transport is poorly organised at night, tram stops have been moved," speculates Giel Swaan, chairman of the Leidse…