Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Dubaï, United Arab Emirates

The tallest building in the world (828 m), a sleek skyscraper in Dubai inaugurated in 2010, a symbol of the city. Designed by architects Adrian Smith and William F. Baker, it combines high-tech architecture and neo-futurism.

The scene : The dizzying ascent of the world's tallest building: Ethan climbs the glass facade with gloved hands to reach the server room.

Prague, Czechia

A vast castle complex founded in the 9th century overlooking Prague, it is the seat of the Czech presidency and one of the largest castles in the world.

The scene : The courtyards and interiors of the castle represent the Kremlin in Moscow, before the bombing that destroys it.

Vancouver, Canada

Former industrial area of Vancouver converted into a district of workshops, public market, and galleries, under the Granville Bridge.

The scene : The waterfront peninsula doubles the Seattle waterfront for the final scenes on the dock.

Prague, Czechia

Main train station of Prague, whose Art Nouveau hall designed by Josef Fanta dates from 1909. Designed by architect Josef Fanta in the Art Nouveau style, this railway station is classified as a cultural monument.

The scene : The railway yard of the station serves as the backdrop for a scene in a freight yard.

Moscou, Russia

Historical site at the foot of the Kremlin, bordered by Saint Basil's Cathedral and Lenin's Mausoleum, designated as a World Heritage site. It was created in 1500.

The scene : The iconic square of Moscow appears in the shots preceding the explosion of the Kremlin.

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Convention Centre, with its green roof, extends over the bay with the Canada Place pier.

The scene : The exterior and the street in front of the convention center double as a street in Mumbai.

Burnaby, Canada

Burnaby Film Studios complex, located in the suburbs of Vancouver.

The scene : Indoor sets and shooting stages of the film.

Prague, Czechia

Street of the New Town district of Prague, close to the banks of the Vltava River. The building that stands there, designed by the architect Vratislav Lhota in 1909, exemplifies the Art Nouveau style.

The scene : This street in the Old Town depicts Ethan's escape from a hospital in Moscow.

Prague, Czechia

Stone bridge spanning the Vltava between the Old Town and Malá Strana, completed in 1914.

The scene : A car tumbles off the bridge into the river during the action.

Mladá Boleslav, Czechia

Industrial town of Central Bohemia, birthplace of the automobile manufacturer Škoda.

The scene : The city provided street sets and the prison scenes.

Prague, Czechia

Street in the Zlíchov neighborhood, in the south of Prague, along the Vltava.

The scene : This street in Prague serves as the backdrop for the opening scene where Agent Hanaway is killed.

Mumbai, India

Economic capital of India, on the west coast, the most populous city in the country.

The scene : Views of the Indian metropolis serve as establishing shots for the final act.

United States

Large US Air Force base in the Mojave Desert, renowned for its aeronautical testing and runways on a dried-up lake.

The scene : The 2nd unit filmed background plates there for the digital visual effects.