Athens

The map of Athens as it appears in Mario is Missing!.

Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athí̱na; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athēnai) is the capital city of Greece. Besides Buenos Aires, Sydney, Mexico City and Paris, it is one of the five cities Luigi has to visit in Mario is Missing! in order to defeat Iggy Koopa. During the events of the game, Athens is invaded by many Koopa Troopas. The Koopa Troopas stole artifacts from various landmarks in the city, including artifacts from the Erechtheion Temple, Hadrian's Arch, and the Parthenon. Luigi's task was to find the artifacts and return them to their respective landmarks.

Information from Mario is Missing!

• Boy:
  • "It's extremely easy. This nation is the southernmost country in Europe."
  • "Would you know if I slipped and joked that this place is 'Greece-y'?"
• Tourist:
  • "I got the drachmas. Bring on those famous Greek dramas."
  • "Let's get loose and party with Zeus. He may be home on Olympus, I guess it's hit or myth."
• Business Woman:
  • "Can I convince you, Sirrahit's the southernmost tip of the Balkan Peninsula?"
  • "Just as it happens, I'm an expert on Athens. If you have any questions, keep asking."
• Scientist:
  • "Athens became the capital of Greece in 1834. But it was founded three thousand years before."
  • "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts, is what they used to say. I don't believe it applies today."
• Police Officer:
  • "Welcome to Athens, Greece, that is. Zorba was here but left for the Acropolis."