Located in the heart of the bustling city, Trinity College Dublin is a pleasant oasis of cobbled squares and historic buildings. The college was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. And it originally functioned as a Protestant college; only opened its gates to Catholics in 1970. Past pupils of Trinity College include the wonderful Irish playwrights, Samuel Beckett and Oliver Goldsmith. Today, tourists mingle with students on the beautiful green lawns. Popular attractions within the college include the Book of Kells and the Old Library.