Abonoteichos, Ancient city in İnebolu, Kastamonu Province, Turkey

Abonoteichos, also called Ionopolis and now İnebolu, is an ancient city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It sits in a landscape of hills and shoreline, with traces of its past woven into the modern town.

Abonoteichos was founded in ancient times and later became known as Ionopolis. It was an important city in the region and later became a bishopric.

The town's name changed over time, and locals still refer to it as İnebolu, a name that reflects its long history. The memory of the ancient city lives on in the stories and daily life of the community.

The area is best explored on foot, with the ancient remains scattered among the streets of the modern town. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground in some spots.

The city was the birthplace of Alexander, a famous fortuneteller who founded the cult of Glycon. His influence spread widely, and the city's name was changed to Ionopolis, possibly at his request.