33, Cathedral Street

33, Cathedral Street, known as Carmen, is a historic late 19th-century townhouse located in Sliema, Malta. Built in 1870 for Catholic clergy, it served its original purpose for only 16 years before undergoing various adaptive reuses. The building features a vernacular baroque façade with a charming interior rich in architectural details, including a symmetrical layout and a lavish main hall. Despite its historical significance and location in the Urban Conservation Area, the townhouse faces threats of demolition due to high economic interest in the area. Local advocacy for its conservation highlights the building's cultural value and the potential negative impact of further development on the community.