Fontaniva

Fontaniva is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Padua in the Italian region Veneto, located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) northwest of Venice and about 30 kilometres (19 miles) northwest of Padua.

Fontaniva borders the following municipalities: Carmignano di Brenta, Cittadella, Grantorto, San Giorgio in Bosco.

The municipality is primarily known for its agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of asparagus and other vegetables. It has a population of approximately 8,000 inhabitants (as of 2023 estimates). Its patron saint is Saint Barnabas, celebrated on June 11th. The area's history includes Roman settlements, and later was controlled by various Venetian noble families. The local dialect is Venetian.